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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Posted inNDIS
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 […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
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, […]
Posted inNDIA
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 […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
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 […]
Posted inNDIS
Get talking on Foundational Supports
Project seeking community input on Foundational Supports.
Posted inNDIS
CALD Community co-design new NDIS strategy
New strategy to make NDIS more inclusive and accessible.
Posted inNDIA
Specialist Disability Accommodation market at a standstill
Barriers ahead as housing options for people with disability at the crossroads.
Posted inNDIA
New NDIS employment action plan
National Disability Insurance Agency strengthens NDIS employment supports.
Posted inNDIS
Providers facing closures with rising costs
National Disability Services (NDS) is predicting a wave of closures to disability services as recent changes to the NDIS pricing model, coupled with rising costs will make it impossible for […]
Posted inNDIA
Budget update: ‘Getting the NDIS back on track’
Funding to the tune of almost $1 billion dollars to reform the NDIS were announced in the 2023-24 Budget. A commitment of $910 million over four years is aimed at […]