ABSTRACT

Background

With the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), creation and implementation of participants’ plans are becoming a research focus. As many families facilitate the implementation of plans, it is important to understand the enablers and barriers to this process.

Method

This study investigated the experiences of 20 family groups with adult participants with intellectual disability as they implemented their NDIS plans. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed qualitatively.

Results

Results are reported in themes of increased opportunities, navigating bureaucracy, building partnerships and impact on families.

Conclusions

Implementing NDIS plans was complex. Funding was appreciated and enabled some adults to work towards their goals. Bureaucracy and the availability of suitable services and support workers were seen to be barriers. Further investigation about how families balance multiple roles as they work with their adult during planning and implementation is needed. Evaluations of the NDIS should include family experiences.

中文翻译：

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探索为智障成人实施国家残疾保险计划计划的复杂性：父母的观点

摘要

背景

随着国家残疾保险计划 (NDIS) 的推出，参与者计划的制定和实施正成为研究重点。由于许多家庭促进了计划的实施，因此了解这一过程的推动因素和障碍很重要。

方法

本研究调查了 20 个有智力障碍成年参与者的家庭团体在实施 NDIS 计划时的经历。通过半结构化访谈收集数据并进行定性分析。

结果

结果以增加机会、驾驭官僚主义、建立伙伴关系和对家庭的影响为主题进行报告。

结论

实施 NDIS 计划很复杂。资金受到赞赏，并使一些成年人能够朝着他们的目标努力。官僚作风以及合适的服务和支持人员的可用性被视为障碍。需要进一步调查家庭如何在规划和实施过程中与成人一起工作时平衡多种角色。NDIS 的评估应包括家庭经历。