Extending leave entitlements to NDIS workers might help stem the looming workforce exodus in the disability support sector, according to a report from the McKell Institute, that was commissioned by […]
Category: NDIS
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Disability Ministers set priorities for 2023
Disability Ministers have announced their priorities for the year, intended to improve the lives of people with disability. It was the first meeting of the Disability Reform Ministerial Council (DRMC) […]
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New swimming club for NSW children with disability
The Y NSW, part of the largest youth organisation in the world, and Rainbow Club, a network of social swimming clubs for children with disability, have formed a partnership to […]
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Two NDIS providers banned following fraud claims
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has taken action against two Victorian-based businesses for making fake and inappropriate claims for payments to the NDIS. Five people associated with them were […]
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NDIS improving lives of children with cerebral palsy
The NDIS is helping people with cerebral palsy lead more independent lives, according to a new report. There are 34,000 Australians with cerebral palsy and 17,334 are active NDIS participants. […]
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New standards to improve supported accommodation
Plans to improve the living standards for people living in supported accommodation has been announced by the Australian Government. It follows a NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Inquiry that investigated […]
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New day centre for adults with disability
Western-Sydney not-for-profit, The Junction Works has opened a state-of-the-art day centre facility in Seven Hills. The new facility can house 120 participants at a time and is an innovative shake-up […]
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Clearing the legal decks on NDIS appeal cases
Almost 60 per cent of NDIS legacy appeal cases have now been cleared through an overhauled dispute resolution processes. This included an Independent Expert Review (IER) Pathway pilot that helped […]
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NDIS review – have your say NOW
The NDIS wants to hear from people with disability, carers and providers about their experiences to identify gaps and areas where the scheme can be improved. An Independent Review Panel […]
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Disability advocate develops app for local disability community
Toowoomba disability advocate Josh Marshall is developing an app to help residents with disability navigate their local community. The MyAccess app will provide a catalogue of venues that allows people […]
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A dilemma at the heart of the NDIS
While NDIS participants recognise how the NDIS benefits their lives there is lack of trust in the way it is run. These were among key findings from a Summer Foundation […]
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Budget 2022 delivers on the NDIS
The Albanese Government is moving in the right direction in getting the NDIS back on track. Among the funding commitments announced in the Budget were increases to strengthen fraud detection […]