NDIS Costs Surging Due to Overdiagnosis of Mental Health, Autism: Report

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Forty percent of all NDIS participants have a primary diagnosis of autism, according to the Centre for Independent Studies.The National Disability Insurance Scheme NDIS logo is seen at the head office in Canberra, Australia, on June 22, 2022. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas4/6/2026|Updated: 4/6/2026The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) risks becoming unaffordable due to the rising cost burden of mental health conditions such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).That’s according to a report from the Centre for Independent Studies, which recommends evaluating outcomes to better measure the system’s efficiency.

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