
Our reference: FOI 20/21-0800
GPO Box 700
Canberra ACT 2601
1800 800 110
ndis.gov.au
15 June 2021
Karen Reynolds
By email: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx@xxxxxxxxxxx.xxx.xx
Dear Karen Reynolds
Freedom of Information Request: Acknowledgement
Thank you for your request of 1 June 2021, under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI
Act) for copies of documents held by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Scope of your request
You have requested access to the fol owing documents about the National Disability Insurance
Scheme (NDIS):
“From Jan 2018 - Jan 2021, how many NDIS participants have had sex aids funded
(including
positioning aids, vibrators, dildos, anal toys, sleeves, penis rings, vacuum pumps, Kegel
bal s and harnesses) by the NDIS?
How much did these aids cost in total?
How many participants had sex aids modified or purpose built for the purposes of
upholding their reproductive rights or access to usual sex or masturbation?
From Jan 2018 - Jan 2021, how many NDIS participants have had other types of aids and
equipment
(including wheelchairs, hoists, seating systems) funded by the NDIS?
How much did these aids and equipment cost?"
Unless you advise otherwise, we will take it that you agree to the names and contact details of
NDIA staff being excluded from the scope of your request (that is, the information wil be treated
as irrelevant).
Processing timeframes
We received your request on 1 June 2021 and the 30-day statutory period for processing your
request commenced from the day after that date. You should therefore expect a decision from
us by 1 July 2021.
The period may be extended if we need to consult with third parties or for other reasons. We wil
advise you if this happens.
Charges
We may apply a processing charge to your request and wil advise you as soon as practicable
if a charge is payable.
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Disclosure Log
Information released under the FOI Act may be published on the NDIA’s disclosure log located
on our website, subject to certain exceptions.
If you have any concerns about the publication of information you have requested, please
contact us.
Further help
Please contact us at xxx@xxxx.xxx.xx if you have any questions or need help.
We wil contact you using the email address you provided. Please advise if you would prefer us
to use an alternative means of contact.
Yours sincerely
Freedom of Information Officer
Parliamentary, Ministerial & FOI Branch
Government Division
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