“A high proportion of people are contacting us about their NDIS plans, and depending on their case officer, there can be a lot of discrepancies with outcomes,” according to MP […]
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Human Services industry facing critical challenges
The Australian human forces workforce needs significant, immediate and permanent changes to meet a growing demand, according to a report from Human Services Skills Organisation (HSSO) This includes aged care, […]
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NDIS community partners wanted
Community organisations are being sought to help deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Partners in the Community (PITC) Program. These services will be delivered in 74 areas across Australia […]
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Meet Caleb and the Classic Easy 8 Handy Line
Laundry is one of those daily occupations you either love or hate, but for some, being able to undertake this seemingly simple task can go a long way to maintaining […]
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Assistive technology access gets easier for NDIS participants
A boost in government funding will make it easier for people on the NDIS to access assistive technology. NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds has announced an increase in the upper limit […]
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Recommendations to address NDIS workforce issues
Following the release of the NDIS National Workforce Plan 2021-2025, the Joint Standing Committee of the National Disability insurance Scheme has made eight recommendations to address issues within the NDIS […]
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NDIS participants can claim plan funding for rapid antigen tests
Eligible NDIS participants can purchase rapid antigen tests with funding from their NDIS plan, to ensure safe access to their supports during current Covid outbreaks. “We know that rapid antigen […]
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New ‘my NDIS’ mobile app
A mobile phone app developed to make it easier for NDIS participants to self-manage their plans has been launched by the National Disability Insurance Agency. Participants, nominees and child representatives […]
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NDS report: 2021 a difficult year for service providers
National Disability Services report is grim reading for service providers
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NDIS updates disability support guidelines
The NDIS has updated its guidelines for disability-related health supports that relate directly to the functional impact of the disability. The NDIS can fund these health supports to help manage […]
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NDIS cost cutting comes with a warning
Concerns have been raised that changes to the NDIS will have far reaching effects on both the scheme and the economy. According to National Disability Services (NDS) president Rohan Braddy, […]