Allied health capability framework: disability and complex support needs

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is about transforming the lives of people with disability for the better. This once-in-a-generation reform provides opportunities for allied health professionals to go beyond usual funding barriers to achieve positive outcomes for people with disability. The NDIS can only deliver high-quality services if there is a highly skilled and professional workforce. Allied health professionals play an important role in delivering the scheme. To properly support people with disability and complex support needs, allied health professionals will need more than entry-level qualifications.

The framework aims to develop the skills and knowledge of allied health professionals to better meet complex support needs for people with disability. Achieving the best outcomes for people with disability is the main goal of the framework. Allied health has a strong commitment to lifelong professional learning. Continuing professional development is required for registered and self-regulated allied health professions. Building the skills of allied health professionals aims to improve service quality and access to care. A consistent framework will help people with disability and their families/carers to choose allied health professionals with knowledge and skills that suit their needs.

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