The South Australian Government has announced $212.5 million in disability support, with $20 million being directed to fund the roll out of the Federal Government's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

 

The funding represents a 15 per cent increase for the disability sector over last year's budget and will cover accommodation, care and respite.

 

“The demand for disability services is increasing and the State Government is reforming the way we provide support to people with a disability," Treasurer Jack Snelling said.

 

In an otherwise lean Budget, the spending forms the largest single new initiative.

 

The 2012-13 State Budget also includes an additional $1 million over two years to support not-for-profit organisations plan and prepare for the transition from the current block funding arrangements to a more competitive disability services environment in line with a proposed NDIS.