The NDIS does not recognise Endometriosis as a disability or under any listed condition eligible for support. The NDIS denies the eligibility for access to many supports which are beneficial to those who are living with this condition. Treatments such as physio, osteopathy, naturopathy are expensive and due to the frequency of the need for long term management while waiting for surgical options this is financially detrimental and often we are forced to go without these treatments, endometriosis qualifies under criteria for supports available already under NDIS & also should recognise and support the impact of that it has on parents and the effect it can have on their abilities to support themselves and their children effecting the physical, mental & emotional wellbeing of parents which impacts on quality care for children. The WHO response to endometriosis- Endometriosis has significant social, public health and economic implications. It can decrease quality of life due to severe pain, fatigue, depression, anxiety and infertility. Some individuals with endometriosis experience debilitating pain that prevents them from going to work or school. Addressing endometriosis will empower those affected by it by supporting their human right to the highest standard of sexual and reproductive health, quality of life and overall well-being.
We therefore ask the House to enforce the NDIS recognise endometriosis as a PERMANENT Disability and is eligible under the List D Conditions resulting in multiple types of impairment for access to support under the NDIS & support with accessing treatments which can not bulk-billed.
e-Petition can be accessed here.