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The National Injury Insurance Scheme, Queensland: the story so far

SALLY NOONAN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER NATIONAL INJURY INSURANCE AGENCY, QUEENSLAND

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Recap: Scheme purpose

Legislation

• National Injury Insurance Scheme (Queensland) Act

and Regulation 2016

• Commenced 1 July 2016

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To ensure that persons who sustain particular serious personal injuries as a result of a motor accident in Queensland receive necessary and reasonable treatment, care and support, regardless of fault.

Hybrid model

Eligibility

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Traumatic brain injuries Spinal cord injuries Permanent injury to the brachial plexus High-level or multiple limb amputations Severe burns Permanent blindness caused by trauma

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Treatment, care and support

Medical and pharmaceutical treatment

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Nec essar y an d reason ab le, related to th e in ju r y

Dental treatment Rehabilitation Respite care Aids and appliances Prostheses Educational and vocational training Home and transport modifications Attendant care and support services Ambulance transportation

NIISQ numbers

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* 2 0 1 7 - 1 8 N a t i o n a l I n j u r y I n s u r a n c e A g e n c y, Q u e e n s l a n d A n n u a l r e p o r t

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Participant pathway: Interim eligibility

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Participant pathway: Support Plan

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Performance Framework

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Person-centred approach

Support planning

Participant pathway: Lifetime eligibility

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Participant pathway

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For more information

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niis.qld.gov.au 1300 607 566

Questions?

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Thank You.

National Injury Insurance Agency, Queensland 1300 607 566 enquiries@niis.qld.gov.au niis.qld.gov.au