New educational videos from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission aim to help NDIS providers better understand their obligations under the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Code of Conduct upholds the rights of NDIS participants to access safe […]
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‘Cautiously optimistic’: PWDA reacts to I-CAN needs assessment
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has welcomed the announcement of a new support needs assessment tool for the NDIS. The NDIA announced last week it had procured a license for […]
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Minister outlines pillars of NDIS’ future
NDIS Minister Jenny McAllister told this year’s National Disability Summit in Melbourne that the NDIS is at an “important moment” in its second decade of existence. After recounting the Labor […]
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NDIA claims ‘sustained achievement’ in NDIS
There has been “sustained achievement” in several areas across the NDIS, according to the scheme’s latest quarterly report. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) says there have been increases in […]
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Measuring what matters for Australians with disability
A new Disability Wellbeing Index promises to better measure outcomes for people with disability – thanks in part to its co-design process. The Disability Wellbeing Index (DWI) was launched this […]
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Calls for accountability after NDIA appears to target person with disability
A group of Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) have written to the Acting CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency to demand accountability, after news reports that the agency removed a […]
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Have your say on NDIS support rules
It has been almost a year since the NDIA introduced the NDIS Supports rules , including NDIS Support lists. The Federal Government is currently reviewing the NDIS Supports rules and asking for feedback from […]
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Music therapy changes lives
Venus Lai is passionate about the benefits of music. She is a passionate music therapist for VMCH’s Early Learning and Therapy program, supporting children’s development and wellbeing through singing, playing […]
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New plan management rules
New rules for plan management mean the NDIS may make changes to your plan. Earlier this month the agency announced new rules around unreasonable risk in how participant funding is […]
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ARATA launches micro-credential
ARATA will launch its codesigned micro-credential at its next free member event this month. The micro credential is on the Good Practice Steps of Assistive Technology Provision. Also at the event, […]
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NDIS Quality Supports pilot begins
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will pilot two new initiatives under the new Quality Supports program, to deliver high quality services to vulnerable participants. The pilots will focus on […]
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Changes to palliative care for people with disability welcomed
The palliative care sector has welcomed news of a new, faster pathway to better meet the needs of people living with disabilities and a terminal diagnosis. Called the Priority Access […]