NDIS Costs Surging Due to Overdiagnosis of Mental Health, Autism: Report
By Rex Widerstrom
Published on April 6, 2026.
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is facing increasing costs due to overdiagnosis of mental health conditions such as autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. A report from the Centre for Independent Studies recommends evaluating outcomes to improve the system's efficiency. The report also reveals that 40% of all NDIS participants have a primary diagnosis of autism.
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