Footnotes

Chapter 1 - Context of inquiry

[1]        NDIA, Assistive Technology Strategy, October 2015, p. 5.

[2]        NDIA, NDIS Operational Guidelines—Home modifications, https://www.ndis.gov.au/Operational-Guideline/including-5 (accessed 26 September 2018); and NDIA, AT Complexity Level Classification, March 2017, pp. 1–2.

[3]        NDIA, NDIS Operational Guidelines—Planning, https://www.ndis.gov.au/operational-guideline/planning/deciding-supports-plan.html#10.1 (accessed 27 September 2018); and NDIS Act 2013, s. 34; and NDIA, NDIS Operational Guidelines—Planning, https://www.ndis.gov.au/operational-guideline/planning/deciding-supports-plan.html#10.1 (accessed 27 September 2018).

[4]        NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000254, received 21 November 2018.

[5]        NDIA, Market Insights Assistive Technology, Issue 1, November 2017, p. 3.

[6]        NDIA, Market Insights Assistive Technology, Issue 1, November 2017, p. 3.

[7]        NDIA, NDIS AT Strategy, October 2015, p. 3.

[8]        NDIA, NDIS AT Strategy, October 2015, p. 4.

Chapter 2 - The application process

[1]        For example: Name Withheld, Submission 2, pp. 2–3; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 5; Lifestart Cooperative, Submission 48, p. 9.

[2]        For example: Amy Martin, Submission 31, p. 4; ARATA, Submission 35, p. 5;  Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 2; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 6; ECIA, Submission 43, p. 9; Amaze, Submission 46, p. 10; Lifestart Cooperative, Submission 48, p.  9.

[3]        Northcott, Submission 30, p. 2.

[4]        Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 1.

[5]        For example: Commonwealth Ombudsman, Submission 12, p. 3; Syndromes Without a Name, Submission 19, p. 1;  Amputees Association of NSW, Submission 23, p. 2; Scope Australia, Submission 34, p. 5; Spinal Life Australia, Submission 45, p. 2; Yooralla, Submission 58, p. 9.

[6]        Northcott, Submission 30, p. 2.

[7]        Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 1.

[8]        Northcott, Submission 30, p. 2.

[9]        Commonwealth Ombudsman, Submission 12, p. 3.

[10]      Limbs 4 Life, Submission 49, p. 14.

[11]      The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, pp. 3 and 5.

[12]      For example: Speech Pathology Australia, Submission 21, p. 12 ; Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 4; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p.  4.

[13]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000255, received 21 November 2018. 

[14]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000255, received 21 November 2018.

[15]      Extrapolated from Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 3.

[16]      Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 2.

[17]      Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 6.

[18]      For example: Shirley Humphries, Submission 1, p. 1;  Jane Tracey, Submission 14, p. 2; Develop Therapy Services, Submission 17, p. 6. Name Withheld, Submission 18, p. 2; Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 5;  Amy Martin, Submission 31, p. 1;  Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 1; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 2.

[19]      For example: Shirley Humphries, Submission 1, p. 1; Jane Tracey, Submission 14, p. 2; Develop Therapy Services, Submission 17, p. 6; Name Withheld, Submission 18, p. 2; Amy Martin, Submission 31, p. 1; Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 1.  

[20]      Develop Therapy Services, Submission 17, p. 6.

[21]      Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 1.

[22]      Name Withheld, Submission 18, p. 2.

[23]      NDIA, Submission 50, p. 5.

[24]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000266, received 21 November 2018.

[25]      For example: Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 5; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 2.

[26]      OTA, Submission 52, p. 9.

[27]      Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 2.

[28]      OTA, Submission 52, p. 10.

[29]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000276, received 21 November 2018.

[30]      NDIA, Assistive Technology FAQs, https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/assistive-technology-faqs  (accessed 2 October 2018).

[31]      NDIA, Identifying your Assistive Technology needs, https://www.ndis.gov.au/participants/at/your-at-needs (accessed 2 October 2018).

[32]      NDIA, Participant Fact Sheet – Specialised (Level 3) and Complex (Level 4) AT, undated, p. 2.

[33]      NDIA, Assessing a participant's AT needs, https://www.ndis.gov.au/providers/at/assessing-at.html (accessed 22 October 2018).

[34]      For example: Independent Living Centre Tasmania, Submission 5, pp. 1–2; Ability Research Centre, Submission 15, pp. 3 and 4; Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 1; Spinal life Australia, Submission 45, p. 2; Permobil, Submission 53, p. 3.

[35]      Permobil, Submission 53, p. 3.

[36]      Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 1.

[37]      Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 4.

[38]      Spinal Life Australia, Submission 45, p. 2.

[39]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000265, received 21 November 2018.

[40]      NDIA, Participant Fact Sheet – Specialised (Level 3) and Complex (Level 4) AT, undated, p. 2.

[41]      For example: Special Needs Solutions, Submission 13, p. 2; WA Occupational Therapy Association, Submission 27, p. 2; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 3.

[42]      Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 4.

[43]      Dr Emily Steel, Private capacity, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 32.

[44]      Mrs Tiffany Heddes, Director and Business Owner, Special Needs Solutions, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 32.

[45]      For example: Special Needs Solutions, Submission 13, p. 2; Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 4; National Disability Services, Submission 32, p. 2; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 3; Physical Disability Council of NSW, Submission 56, p. 6.

[46]      For example: OTA, Submission 52, p. 6;Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 3;  Physical Disability Council of NSW, Submission 56, p. 6; Yooralla, Submission 58, p. 7.

[47]      Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 3;

[48]      Physical Disability Council of NSW, Submission 56, p. 6.

[49]      For example: Peter and Beverley  Rubenach and Hannah Rubenach-Quinn, Submission 10, p. 3;  Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 3; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 6..

[50]      Peter and Beverley  Rubenach and Hannah Rubenach-Quinn, Submission 10, p. 3.

[51]      For example: Ability Research Centre, Submission 15, pp. 7–8; Develop Therapy Services, Submission 17, p. 3; WA OTA, Submission 27, p. 2; Vision Australia, Submission 33, p. 9; Can:Do Group, Submission 36, p. 3; Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 2; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 6; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 5.

[52]      Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 5.

[53]      For example: The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 6; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 3; Australian Physiotherapy Association, Submission 62, p. 4.

[54]      Australian Physiotherapy Association, Submission 62, p. 4.

[55]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000272, received 21 November 2018.

[56]      NDIA, Submission 50, p. 5.

[57]      For example: ILC Tasmania, Submission 5, p. 1; ILC WA, Submission 26, p. 1; WA Occupational Therapy Association, Submission 27, p. 2; ARATA, Submission 35, p. 1; Spinal Life Australia, Submission 45, p. 2; Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia, Submission 54, p. 6; Mrs Tiffany Heddes, Director and Business Owner, Special Needs Solutions, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, pp. 18–20.

[58]      ARATA, Submission 35, p. 1.

[59]      Spinal Life Australia, Submission 45, p. 2.

[60]      ECIA, Submission 43, p. 9.

[61]      ILC Tasmania, Submission 5, p. 1.

[62]      Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 5.

[63]      Name Withheld, Submission 47, p. 2.

[64]      For example: ILC Tasmania, Submission 5, p. 1;  ILC WA, Submission 26, p. 5; Northcott, Submission 30, p.1; ARATA, Submission 35, p. 1;  Spinal Life Australia, Submission 45, p. 2.

[65]      Northcott, Submission 30, p. 1.

[66]      For example: WA Occupational Therapy Association, Submission 27, p. 2; ARATA, Submission 35, pp. 6 and 8; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 5; ECIA, Submission 43, p. 10. OTA, Submission 52, p. 6; Permobil, Submission 53, pp. 3–4.

[67]      The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 5.

[68]      ILC WA, Submission 26, p. 5.

[69]      Northcott, Submission 30, p.1;

[70]      ILC Tasmania, Submission 5, p. 1.

[71]      For example: ARATA, Submission 35, p. 6; ECIA, Submission 43, p.  5; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 3; Australian Physiotherapy Association, Submission 62, p. 8.

[72]      Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 3.

[73]      For example: ILC Tasmania, Submission 5, p. 2;WA Occupational Therapy Association, Submission 27, p. 2.

[74]      WA Occupational Therapy Association, Submission 27, p. 2.

[75]      Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 5.

[76]      For example: WA OTA, Submission 27, p. 2; Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia, Submission 54, p. 6; Mr David Sinclair, Executive Officer, Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 20; Mrs Tiffany Heddes, Director and Business Owner, Special Needs Solutions, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, pp. 18–20.

[77]      Mr David Sinclair, Executive Officer, Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 20.

[78]      Mrs Tiffany Heddes, Director and Business Owner, Special Needs Solutions, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, pp. 18–20.

[79]      Assistive Technology Suppliers Australasia, Submission 54, p. 6.

[80]      NDIA, Submission 50, p. 5.

[81]      NDIA, Submission 50, p. 5.

[82]      For example: Name Withheld, Submission 2, p. 2; Kyle Cogan, Submission 4, p. 1; Speech Pathology Australia, Submission 21, Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 5 , p. 8; Northcott, Submission 30, p. 3; Amy Martin, Submission 31, p. 6; National Disability Services, Submission 32, p. 3; Vision Australia, Submission 33, p. 4; Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 1; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 4; Lifestart Cooperative, Submission 48, p. 5.

[83]      For example: Name Withheld, Submission 2, p. 2; Commonwealth Ombudsman, Submission 12, pp. 3–4; Vision Australia, Submission 33, p. 4; Ms Alison Chung, Acting Director, Practice and Service Innovation, Disability, The Benevolent Society, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 7; Ms Valerie Cooper, Senior Occupational Therapist, The Benevolent Society Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 7.

[84]      For example: Speech Pathology Australia, Submission 21, p. 8; Northcott, Submission 30, p. 3; Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 1; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 5; Limbs 4 Life, Submission 49, p. 10; OTA, Submission 52, p. 11; Australian Physiotherapy Association, Submission 62, p. 10.

[85]      For example Name Withheld, Submission 2, p. 2; Northcott, Submission 30, p. 3; Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 1; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 5; ECIA, Submission 43, p. 9; OTA, Submission 52, p. 11; Australian Physiotherapy Association, Submission 62, p. 10.

[86]      For example: Speech Pathology Australia, Submission 21, p. 8; Northcott, Submission 30, p. 3.

[87]      For example: Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 1; Lifestart Cooperative, Submission 48, pp. 5 and 6; Yooralla, Submission 58, p. 9.

[88]      Commonwealth Ombudsman, Submission 12, pp. 3–4.

[89]      Commonwealth Ombudsman, Submission 12, pp. 3–4.

[90]      For example: Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 5; Northcott, Submission 30, p. 2

[91]      Lifestart Cooperative, Submission 48, pp. 5 and 6.

[92]      Ms Melissa Noonan, CEO, Limbs 4 Life, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 26.

[93]      For example: Special Needs Solutions, Submission 13, p. 3; National Disability Services, Submission 32, p. 3; ARATA, Submission 35, p. 6; Spinal Life Australia, Submission 45, p. 4; Yooralla, Submission 58, p. 8.

[94]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000267, received 21 November 2018.

[95]      For example: Name Withheld, Submission 3, p. 1; Independent Living Centre Tasmania, Submission 5, pp. 3–4;  Commonwealth Ombudsman, Submission 12, p. 2; Ability Research Centre, Submission 15, p. 10; Develop Therapy Services, Submission 17, p. 2; Speech Pathology Australia, Submission 21, p. 8; Amputee Association of Australia, Submission 23, p. 3; Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 5; Amy Martin, Submission 31, p. 2;  Vision Australia, Submission 33, p. 3; Can:Do Group,  Submission 36, p. 4; Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p.1;  Name Withheld, Submission 41, p. 3; Permobil Australia, Submission 53, p. 3; Physical Disability Council of NSW, Submission 56, p. 2.

[96]      Commonwealth Ombudsman, Submission 12, p. 2.

[97]      Commonwealth Ombudsman, Submission 12, p. 2.

[98]      Name Withheld, Submission 2, pp. 1–2 and Speech Pathology Australia, Submission 21, p. 12.

[99]      For example: Amputee Association of Australia, Submission 23, p. 4; Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 2; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 8.

[100]    NSW Government, Submission 61, p. 6.

[101]    Mr Darrel Sparke, President, Amputee Association of NSW Inc, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 28.

[102]    ECIA, Submission 43, p. 5.

[103]    Name Withheld, Submission 6, p. 1.

[104]    NSW Government, Submission 61, p. 6.

[105]    The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 3–4.

[106]    Multiple Sclerosis Australia, Submission 16, p. 5.

[107]    For example: Multiple Sclerosis Australia, Submission 16, p. 3; Speech Pathology Australia, Submission 21, pp. 8 and 11;Name Withheld, Submission 24, p. 5; Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 3; National Disability Services, Submission 32, p. 2; Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p. 2; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 7; Permobil Australia, Submission 53, p. 2. 

[108]    For example: National Disability Services, Submission 32, p. 2; Vision Australia, Submission 33, p. 3.

[109]    The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 6.

[110]    Multiple Sclerosis Australia, Submission 16, p. 5.

[111]    The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 6.

[112]    The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 7.

[113]    Multiple Sclerosis Australia, Submission 16, p. 6.

[114]    The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 7.

[115]    Commonwealth Ombudsman, Administration of reviews under the NDIS Act 2013: Report on the NDIA's handling of reviews, Report No. 3, May 2018, p. 3.

[116]    Commonwealth Ombudsman, Submission 12, p. 2.

[117]    ECIA, Submission 43, p. 9.

[118]    For example: Permobil, Submission 53, pp. 2–3; Physical Disability Council of NSW, Submission 56, p. 5.

[119]    Permobil, Submission 53, pp. 2–3.

[120]    Mrs Julienne, Physiotherapist, Australian Physiotherapy Association, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 26.

[121]    For example: Able Australia, Submission 29, p. 1; Permobil Australia, Submission 53, p. 2; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 3; Physical Disability Council of NSW, Submission 56, p. 5.

[122]    For example: Able Australia, Submission 29, p. 1; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 3.

[123]    Name Withheld, Submission 47, p.  2.

[124]    Physical Disability Council of NSW, Submission 56, p. 5.

[125]    Name Withheld, Submission 47, p.  2.

[126]    Able Australia, Submission 29, pp. 1–3.

[127]    ILC WA, Submission 26, p. 3.

[128]    For example: Multiple Sclerosis Australia, Submission 16, pp. 6–7; Develop Therapy Services, Submission 17, p. 5; Northcott, Submission 30, p. 2; ECIA, Submission 43, p. 7.

[129]    For example: Develop Therapy Services, Submission 17, p. 2; Australian Physiotherapy Association, Submission 62, p. 11.

[130]    Australian Physiotherapy Association, Submission 62, p. 11.

[131]    Peter and Beverley Rubenach and Hannah Rubenach-Quinn, Submission 10, p. 2.

[132]    Ability Research Centre, Submission 15, p. 10.

[133]    NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000260, received 21 November 2018.

[134]    NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000261, received 21 November 2018.

[135]    For example: Commonwealth Ombudsman, Submission 12, p. 2; National Disability Services, Submission 32, p. 3; ECIA, Submission 43, p. 7.

[136]    National Disability Services, Submission 32, p. 3;          Cerebral Palsy Alliance, Submission 39, p.1; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 3; ECIA, Submission 43, p. 7; Lifestart Cooperative, Submission 48, p. 8; Permobil Australia, Submission 53, p. 3.

[137]    For example: ILC Tasmania, Submission 5, p. 3; Amy Martin, Submission 31, p. 5; Physical Disability Council of NSW, Submission 56, p. 3.

[138]    Physical Disability Council of NSW, Submission 56, p. 3.

[139]    Independent Living Centre Tasmania, Submission 5, p. 3.

[140]    For example: Develop Therapy Services, Submission 17, p. 2; Amy Martin, Submission 31, p. 5; Vision Australia, Submission 33, p. 11; Spinal Life Australia, Submission 45, p. 2; OTA, Submission 52, p. 10.

[141]    OTA, Submission 52, p.10

Chapter 3 - Procurement and supply of AT

[1]        For example: Develop Therapy Services, Submission 17, pp. 3–4; Speech Pathology Australia, Submission 21, p. 10; The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 5; Can:Do Group, Submission 36, pp. 3 and 8; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, pp. 3 and 4.

[2]        Can:Do Group, Submission 36, p. 3.

[3]        The Benevolent Society, Submission 40, p. 5.

[4]        Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, pp. 3 and 4.

[5]        For example: Can:Do Group, Submission 36, p. 3; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 3

[6]        Ms Volkert, Occupational Therapy Australia, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 23.

[7]        Ms Olsson, Speech Pathology Australia, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 24.

[8]        Ms Volkert, Occupational Therapy Australia, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 24.

[9]        Dr Lloyd Walker, Special Advisor, Assistive Technology and Home Modifications, NDIA, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 59.

[10]      Dr Lloyd Walker, Special Advisor, Assistive Technology and Home Modifications, NDIA, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 58.

[11]      Dr Lloyd Walker, Special Advisor, Assistive Technology and Home Modifications, NDIA, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 59.

[12]      Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 5.

[13]      For example: Northcott, Submission 30, p. 2; Amy Martin, Submission 31, pp. 4–5;Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 6.

[14]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000264, received 21 November 2018.

[15]      Dr Lloyd Walker, Special Advisor, Assistive Technology and Home Modifications, NDIA, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 56.

[16]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000252, received 21 November 2018.

[17]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000259, received 21 November 2018.

[18]      Mr Scott McNaughton, General Manager, Government, NDIA, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 54.

[19]      Vision Australia, Supplementary submission 3.1, p. 1.

[20]      NDIA, NDIS AT Strategy, October 2015, p. 5.

[21]      NDIA, NDIS AT Strategy, October 2015, p. 6.

[22]      NDIA, NDIS AT Strategy, October 2015, p. 13.

[23]      For example: Deaf Services, Submission 11, pp. 3–4; Ability Research Centre, Submission 15, p. 8; Speech Pathology Australia, Submission 21, p. 12; Able Australia, Submission 29, pp. 1 and 2; Vision Australia, Submission 33, p. 6; Amaze, Submission 46, p. 9; Yooralla, Submission 58, p. 9.

[24]      For example: Ability Research Centre, Submission 15, p. 8; Syndromes Without a Name, Submission 19, p. 1; ILC WA, Submission 26, p. 3; Yooralla, Submission 58, p. 9.

[25]      Ability Research Centre, Submission 15, p. 8.

[26]      Ability Research Centre, Submission 15, p. 8.

[27]      Ms Olsson, Speech Pathology Australia, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 32.

[28]      Mrs Rachel Tosh, Director, Therapy Alliance Group, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 12.

[29]      ILC WA, Submission 26, p. 2.

[30]      ILC WA, Submission 26, p. 3.

[31]      Syndromes Without a Name, Submission 19, p. 1.

[32]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000271, received 21 November 2018.

[33]      Dr Emily Steel, Private capacity, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 30.

[34]      For example: Ability Research Centre, Submission 15, p. 5; Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 4; Able Australia, Submission 29, p. 1; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 5; Physical Disability Council of NSW, Submission 56, p. 5. 

[35]      Limbs 4 Life, Submission 49, p. 8.

[36]      Limbs 4 Life, Submission 49, p. 12.

[37]      Able Australia, Submission 29, p. 1.

[38]      Ability Research Centre, Submission 15, p. 5.

[39]      NDIA, NDIS AT Strategy, October 2015, p. 14.

[40]      Amaze, Submission 46, p. 11.

[41]      Limbs 4 Life, Submission 49, p. 12.

[42]      ILC WA, Submission 26, p. 3.

[43]      Limbs 4 Life, Submission 49, p. 7.

[44]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000251, received 21 November 2018.

[45]      ARATA, Submission 35, p. 6.

[46]      ILC WA, Submission 26, p. 3.

[47]      Dr Ken Baker, Principal Advisor, National Disability Services, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 2.

[48]      ARATA, Submission 35, p. 4.

[49]      ARATA and ATSA, National Credentialing & Accreditation of AT Practitioners & Suppliers Options Paper, May 2013, p. 8.

[50]      ARATA, Submission 35, p. 4.

[51]      Ms Leigh, Executive Officer, Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 20.

[52]      SWEP, Submission 70, p. 3.

[53]      SWEP, Submission 70, p. 2.

[54]      Speech Pathology Australia, answer to question on notice, received 30 November 2018, p. 2.

[55]      For example: Ability Research Centre, Submission 15, pp. 7–8; Develop Therapy Services, Submission 17, p. 3; Vision Australia, Submission 33, p.  9; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 4.

[56]      NDIA, Operational Guidelines—Assistive Technology, https://www.ndis.gov.au/Operational-Guideline/including-4 (accessed 22 October 2018). 

[57]      Vision Australia, Submission 33, p. 9; Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 4.

[58]      Vision Australia, Submission 33, p. 9.

[59]      Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, p. 4.

[60]      Develop Therapy Services, Submission 17, p. 3.

[61]      WA Occupational Therapy Association, Submission 27, p. 2.

[62]      Vision Australian, Submission 33, p. 9.

[63]      Dr Lloyd Walker, NDIA, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 59.

[64]      Ms Carolyn O'Mahoney,, Director and Physiotherapist, Therapy 4 Kids, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 6.

[65]      Enable NSW, Information for people receiving assistance from EnableNSW, available at: http://www.enable.health.nsw.gov.au/ndis/consumers, accessed 29 November 2018.

[66]      EnableNSW, answer to question on notice, received 30 November 2018, p. 3-4.

[67]      SWEP, Submission 70,  p. 1

[68]      SWEP, Submission 70,  p. 1

[69]      SWEP, Submission 70,  p. 2.

[70]      For example: Name Withheld, Submission 2, p. 1; Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 4; Lifestart, Submission 48, p. 10; Permobil, Submission 53, p. 2; Therapy 4 Kids, Splash Physiotherapy and Therapy Alliance Group, Submission 55, p. 2.

[71]      Ms Suzie Green, Team Leader and Senior Physiotherapist, Noah's Ark, Proof Committe Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 5.

[72]      SWEP, Submission 70, p. 8.

[73]      Australian Orthotic and Prosthetic Association, Supplementary Submission 57.1, p. 11.

[74]      Noah's Ark, Submission 25, p. 3.

[75]      Ms Green, Noah's Ark, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 6.

[76]      Dr Lloyd Walker, Special Advisor, Assistive Technology and Home Modifications, NDIA, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 55.

[77]      For example: Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, pp. 5 and 7; Australian Physiotherapy Association, Submission 62, p. 12; Dr Ken Baker, Principal Advisor, National Disability Services, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 2.

[78]      Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, pp. 5 and 7.

[79]      Australian Physiotherapy Association, Submission 62, p. 12.

[80]      Dr Ken Baker, Principal Advisor, National Disability Services, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 2.

[81]      Speech Pathology Australia, answer to question on notice, received 30 November 2018, p. 2.

[82]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000273, received 21 November 2018.

[83]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000277, received 21 November 2018.

[84]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000277, received 21 November 2018.

[85]      Ms Suzie Green, Team Leader and Senior Physiotherapist, Noah's Ark, Proof Committe Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 1.

[86]      Ms Jackie Hiller, Manager, EnableNSW, HealthShare NSW, Proof Committe Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 49.

[87]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000278, received 21 November 2018.

[88]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000280, received 21 November 2018.

[89]      For example: Therapy for Kids et al, Submission 55, pp. 5 and 7; Australian Physiotherapy Association, Submission 62, p. 12; Dr Ken Baker, Principal Advisor, National Disability Services, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 2.

[90]      Mr Enis Jusufspahic, National Manager, Sector Development, ECIA, Proof Committee Hansard, 19 October 2018, p. 8.

[91]      Ms Suzie Green, Team Leader and Senior Physiotherapist, Noah's Ark, Proof Committe Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 9.

[92]      Ms Jackie Hiller, Manager, EnableNSW, HealthShare NSW, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018, p. 48.

[93]      Ms Hiller, Enable NSW, Proof Committee Hansard, 22 November 2018.

[94]      SWEP, Submission 70, p. 6.

[95]      Speech Pathology Australia, answer to question on notice, received 30 November 2018, p. 1.

[96]      NDIA, answer to question on notice SQ18-000279, received 21 November 2018.