FOI 26-2506 – I-CAN v6

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This FOI release (FOI 26-2506) contains background briefings, a media release draft, a final ministerial media release, talking points, and an internal brief concerning the NDIS support needs assessment tool. The NDIA has procured a licence for the Instrument for Classification and Assessment of Support Needs (I-CAN) version 6, developed over about 20 years and used in the Disability Support for Older Australians program. It is a semi-structured interview across 12 domains, focusing on strengths and support needs rather than functional impairments, and typically takes 1.5 to 3 hours. Assessments will be conducted by accredited assessors for participants aged 16 and over, alongside personal and environmental questionnaires. The University of Melbourne and the Centre for Disability Studies will support adaptation under a five-year partnership. Staged rollout begins mid-2026. No clinical efficacy or safety data are included.