Submission to the Productivity Commission’s Disability Care and Support Public Inquiry Individual Funding Models

This paper provides a brief overview of my research into individual funding models and the factors identified which contribute to successful outcomes. Further information can be provided if required. Overall, people with individual funding reported their quality of life improved and they enjoyed greater control over the services and supports purchased compared to when they received traditional agency managed services. Individual funding models Individual funding models allocate a specified amount of public money to support a person with special needs. Their implementation is complex and models vary greatly across countries and states, and from program to program. The differences stem from differences in values, culture, existing practices and change management strategies. This paper illustrates differences b