Journal article
Exploring the wellbeing of Australian families engaging with the National Disability Insurance Scheme in rural and regional areas
Disability & Society, Vol.36(9), pp.1449-1468
2021
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Abstract
Being the parent of a child with a disability and complex medical condition has been described as one of the most life-affirming, meaningful and challenging things a person can do. Co-ordinated supports are important to ensure the inclusion, participation and wellbeing of all family members. Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is designed to support Australians aged under 65 years who have a disability. Concerns have emerged regarding inequities in access to services provided within this scheme. The aim of this study was to explore the experiences of families living outside urban areas and engaging within the scheme. Utilising interpretative phenomenological analysis, this research provides important insights into the contextual factors that influence the subjective wellbeing of all family members and the manner in which the market-based NDIS may produce inequities in wellbeing outcomes for families.
Details
- Title
- Exploring the wellbeing of Australian families engaging with the National Disability Insurance Scheme in rural and regional areas
- Creators
- Jana Jade Loadsman - Southern Cross UniversityMichelle Donelly - Southern Cross University
- Publication Details
- Disability & Society, Vol.36(9), pp.1449-1468
- Publisher
- Routledge
- Identifiers
- 991012926983602368
- Copyright
- © 2020 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group
- Academic Unit
- Allied Health and Midwifery; Faculty of Health; School of Health and Human Sciences
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article