Multiple Sclerosis and the NDIS: What Does and Doesn’t Work?

type of intervention

Non-interventional

recruitment status

Recruiting

region

ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA

type of ms

Clinically isolated syndrome, Primary progressive MS, Relapsing MS, Relapsing remitting MS, Secondary progressive MS

Brief summary

These interviews are part of a larger project titled ‘Assessing the impact of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)’, funded by MS Australia. It is the first of its kind to produce an overview of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) access for people with multiple sclerosis in Australia. These interviews will explore the challenges and opportunities experienced as part of applying for and managing a NDIS plan.

Inclusion criteria
  • People who are currently living with a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis, who have (or have had) a NDIS plan.
  • People who identify as a carer and/or supporter of someone living with MS who has or has had a NDIS plan.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Those who have never had or applied for a NDIS plan.
  • Those outside of Australia.
  • Those under 18 years old.
Anticipated Start Date

11th November 2024

Recruitment Contacts

Dr. Rebecca Banham, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Tasmania

rebecca.banham@utas.edu.au

or

mstrials@msaustralia.org.au

 

Further details

Ethics

Yes

Last Updated

19/11/2024

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