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22 August 2018 - Q and A

This week's Q and A explains Basic, Standard, Specialised and Complex Assistive Technology and how you can pay for equipment in the different levels.
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Autism Advisory Group sets priorities

The new Autism Advisory Group (AAG) will provide a strong voice on behalf of people with autism who are participating in the NDIS.
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More inclusive remote communities

The Commonwealth Government will provide more than $9.3 million in grant funding to help make remote communities more inclusive and supportive of people with disability.
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NDIS now supporting close to 200,000 Australians

183,965 Australians are benefit from the NDIS, an increase of 13 per cent on the last quarter, according to the latest COAG NDIS Quarterly Report for 1 April 2018 to 30 June 2018.
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NDIS now supporting close to 200,000 Australians with almost 1 in 3 accessing supports for the first time

As at 30 June 2018, there were 183,965 Australians being supported by the NDIS, representing a 13 per cent growth on previous quarter 54,802 participants or almost 1 in 3 had not received State/Territory or Commonwealth support before the NDIS. 183,965 Australians are now benefitting from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), an increase of 13 per cent on the last quarter, according to the latest COAG NDIS Quarterly Report for 1 April 2018 to 30 June 2018. The Report shows the positive impact the NDIS is having on people’s lives and details the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) progress...
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