The NDIA gave the Reference Group an update on how much SIL costs.

Reference Group members shared that there needs to be more information about why the costs of SIL are going up.

Members explained that the cost of supports can go up while participants are waiting for the NDIA to check their plan.

For example, the cost of a support might go up because a provider changes their hourly rate.

Members shared that the NDIA should make sure that participants get the funding they need when this happens.

Members want to know what plan managers should do to help participants with this issue.

A plan manager is someone that will manage your NDIS plan for you.

Members shared that the NDIA should improve the way they decide how much things should cost.

For example, when the cost of SIL goes up.

Members explained that some providers charge participants money for services that are part of their job.

For example, provider staff meetings that don’t involve participants.

Members want to know if SIL costs more for participants who have someone that makes decisions for them.

For example, a family member.

Members explained that the NDIA need to share more information in ways everyone can understand.

For example, more Easy Read documents.

This can support people with disability to discuss their plans with others.