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Australia is considering adding ADHD to the National Disability Insurance Scheme

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Updated 14:15 12 May 2024 GMT+1Published 06:56 27 Sep 2022 GMT+1

Australia is considering adding ADHD to the National Disability Insurance Scheme

The neuro-developmental disorder affects more 800,000 people in Australia.

Charisa Bossinakis

Charisa Bossinakis

Australia is considering extending the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

The Sydney Morning Herald reports that NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has asked the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) whether those with ADHD should be eligible for the scheme.

He told reporters: “There are tens of thousands of people [with ADHD] who are on the scheme who are diagnosed with autism as their primary condition.”

David Hewison / Alamy Stock Photo

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TV presenter author Em Rusciano, who has a son with autism, and a daughter with ADHD, who was also diagnosed with the chronic condition last year, has advocated for the scheme to be expanded as families were struggling to access support, as per SBS News.

While speaking with the National Press Club last year, Rusciano made an emotional plea and called for ‘proper government recognition and support’.

"ADHD needs to be included in the NDIS as a primary disability," she added.

Despite ADHD being recognised as a disability under the 1992 Disability Discrimination Act, it’s not included on the list of conditions supported by the agency.


However, Mr Shorten said that the NDIS doesn’t cover the neuro-developmental disorder as it can be challenging for someone to meet the criteria for severe disability and permanent disability.

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He told SBS News in a statement: “Generally, a person will be eligible for the NDIS if their disability is, or is likely to be, permanent and significantly affects their communication, social interaction, learning, mobility, self-care or self-management.

"People whose disabilities are not listed on the access lists, such as people with ADHD, can still become NDIS participants if they meet the requirements set out in the NDIS Act. However, not all people with ADHD will meet the requirements in the NDIS Act to be a participant."

Last year, while appearing on A Current Affair, ADHD Australia Chief Professor Michael Kohn said that more experts and families demanded more governmental support.

He added that the lack of financial support had led to an 80 per cent spike in children being medicated for the condition.

Kohn said: “That number could be a lot lower, it would be a lot easier if parents could access those alternative therapies if they chose to.”

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According to Deloitte, the neurodevelopmental disorder affects more 800,000 people in Australia today.

Featured Image Credit: Ukraine Presidency/Ukrainian Presidential Press Office/Alamy Live News. Johner Images / Alamy Stock Photo

Topics: Australia, Health, News, Politics, ADHD

Charisa Bossinakis
Charisa Bossinakis

Charisa Bossinakis is an Associative Journalist at LADbible. Charisa has worked across various media platforms including, print, digital, radio and podcasting while maintaining the highest regard for quality work and integrity. She also covered everything from breaking news, to pop culture, entertainment and politics and is part of the editorial team for LADbible.

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