Dear Freedom of Information Officer,

Subject: Freedom of Information Request - Documents related to Chronic Pain and Fibromyalgia

This is a formal request for access to documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth).

I am requesting access to documents held by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) that relate to chronic pain and fibromyalgia.

To assist you in processing my request, I have outlined the specific types of documents I am requesting below. This is not an exhaustive list, and I request that you conduct a comprehensive search across all relevant NDIA systems and records.

I request access to all documents, in their original, unredacted format where possible, that contain information related to the NDIA's management, policy, and data on chronic pain and fibromyalgia, including but not limited to:

1. Internal Policy and Guidance Documents:

All current and superseded internal policies, guidelines, and procedures for NDIA staff regarding the assessment of chronic pain and fibromyalgia.

Documents outlining the NDIA's position on chronic pain and fibromyalgia as primary and/or secondary disabilities for the purpose of NDIS access and planning.

2. Reports, Data, and Research:

Any reports, research papers, or summaries held by the NDIA concerning chronic pain or fibromyalgia.

Statistical data on the number of NDIS participants with a primary or secondary diagnosis of chronic pain or fibromyalgia, including data on their funded supports and outcomes.

Statistics on the number of people who have been approved for NDIS access with chronic pain and/or fibromyalgia as their primary disability, broken down by year for the last five years.

3. Training and Communication Materials:

Training materials, presentations, or handbooks used to educate NDIA staff on chronic pain and fibromyalgia and their impact on a participant's functional capacity.

Correspondence or records of meetings between the NDIA and external medical bodies, research organisations, or government departments regarding chronic pain and fibromyalgia.

I require that any documents released to me are provided as a single, organised package.

Please provide a decision on this request within the statutory timeframe.

Thank you for your assistance.

Yours faithfully,

Mae