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Briefly describe the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and outline how it promotes health in
relation to equity. 3 marks - correct answer ✔✔The NDIS is a Federal Government insurance scheme
that provides services and support for people with permanent, significant disabilities, their families and
carers. This promotes equity as people are targeted who have extra needs in their life such as the need
for assistive technology. This can increase the ability of people to engage with the community which can
promote social connections.
Explain how the NDIS could promote social health and wellbeing. 2 marks - correct answer ✔✔The NDIS
provides assistance for people in accessing both mainstream and community support and services. This
can include accessing local sporting or arts clubs which can enhance social interactions, promoting social
health and wellbeing.
Kylie is 24 and loves to cook. She was working as an apprentice chef until last year, when she was
involved in a car accident that left her paralysed. Kylie's injury means she will require ongoing health care
including a range of doctors' and specialists' consultations, medicine and hospital treatment. Since the
accident, Kylie has moved back in with her parents and has not been able to get to her job to continue
working and is worried that her workplace may not be able to facilitate a person in the kitchen who is in
a wheelchair. Kylie is very interested in moving back into her apartment in the inner city, returning to
work and spending time with her friends at the local netball club.
Briefly explain two ways that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) may assist Kylie in living an
ordinary life. 4 marks - correct answer ✔✔The NDIS can assist Kylie in developing an individualised plan.
This plan can work to assists Kylie in achieving her goals such as returning to work, living in her own
home and participating in social activities at her local netball club.
Besides the NDIS, identify two examples of equity within the health system and explain how each can
promote the health and wellbeing of people like Kylie. 4 marks - correct answer ✔✔The Medicare Safety
Net means that Kylie's out of pocket costs for Medicare services will become cheaper if she spends a
certain amount on treatment. This can promote Kylie's physical health and wellbeing as her physical
symptoms can continue to be treated.
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