ACT signs up for full NDIS rollout

The ACT will be the first to achieve a full rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Source: AAP

THE ACT government has reached a deal with the commonwealth for the full rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Chief Minister Katy Gallagher and Prime Minister Julia Gillard signed an agreement in Canberra on Friday.

The ACT will be the first to achieve a full rollout, from 2016-17.

"The agreement reached today provides certainty to all those living with a disability and to those who care for them," Ms Gallagher said.

No monetary figures have been released.

On Thursday, South Australia and the commonwealth also reached a deal, for a full rollout from 2018/19.

The federal government will provide $760 million to SA, which will in turn contribute $723 million.

Last December, the federal and NSW governments agreed to spend $3 billion apiece for the longer-term support of disability care from 2018/19.

The NDIS, now known as DisabilityCare Australia, will cover 5000 people in the ACT when fully operational.

By 2019/20 the ACT government will chip in $167 million, while the federal government will provide $175 million.

The federal government will cover the cost of people who turn 65 and choose to stay in the NDIS rather than transition to the aged care system.

Prime Minister Julia Gillard said her government would continue talks with other states for the full rollout of the NDIS.