Women with disabilities are worried they could lose access to essential period care as the NDIS transitions to new rules.
Women with disabilities are concerned that menstrual care could be ruled out of the NDIS as the scheme transitions to new rules.
The changes include a new definition of what constitutes NDIS support, with any amendments yet to be negotiated with the states and territories. Others cited worries about the risk of toxic shock syndrome — a rare condition that can result from tampons not being removed soon enough — if they could not access assistance aids." period underwear daily to manage incontinence, and for them, this meant that they could go to work or attend a mainstream school without requiring support with personal care" said Ms Cusworth.
Period products have been listed as not being covered by the NDIS in proposed government changes, but many say support from the scheme is essential.El Gibbs from the Disability Advocacy Network Australia said while period undies, tampons, inserters and pads might seem cheap, that isn't the case for the entire disability community.
"I don't know about you, but I certainly never thought a bit of menstrual products that I used as being part of our lifestyle choice."They're also frustrated with the recommendations of the government-led Senate inquiry into the legislation describing them as "profoundly disappointing and disrespectful".Renee Carr, executive director of gender equity advocacy group Fair Agenda, said the idea that menstrual items are lifestyle products is laughable.
"The Section 10 list of NDIS supports, what can and can't be paid for using NDIS funding, is still being finalised," he said.
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