Reported at www.themandarin.com.au: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has significantly contributed to a 65% increase in spending on community services over the past five years, reaching approximately $94.6 billion for the financial year ending June 30.

The report highlights that the NDIS and specialist disability support services accounted for $46.7 billion, while aged care, child protection services, and youth justice services made up the remaining expenditures.

As Australia’s population ages, demand for government services is expected to rise, revealing challenges in access to formal care and service coordination for those needing support.