Speak to any parent who has applied, let alone repeatedly reapplied for NDIS funding for their child – and their hearts will start pounding just as the mere thought of the unbearably epic process.
Kathrine Peereboom, knows this dreaded procedure more than most with three severely autistic non-verbal boys – Oliver, 8, Joshua, 7, and Tyler is 6.
The Gold Coast mum has to endure three different NDIS renewal date for each child throughout the year.
“The burden of proof is a heavy load each year and requires extensive reports from all within their support network,” she tells Kidspot.
