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Today, 22 August 2024, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 was passed by the Parliament. The Bill provides the framework to deliver on the NDIS Review’s vision to restore the NDIS to its original intent and deliver better outcomes for Australians with permanent and significant disability within a broader ecosystem of supports. Some of these changes will take time to develop together with people with disability but, once implemented, participants will experience the benefits.
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Following the recent announcement regarding NDIA legislation, we are evaluating the changes necessary for the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) 2024-2025. The NDIA considers this a priority, and we recognise the importance of keeping you informed. We will share a further update soon.
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The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has published the NDIA Position Statement Conflicts of Interest in the NDIS Provider Market. From May to July 2024, the NDIA met with participants, providers, and disability organisations to understand experiences people have had with conflicts of interest and what resources would help support them to manage the conflicts. Following the co-design sessions, the NDIA developed the Position Statement, information and resources to support and educate participants and providers on conflicts of interest in the NDIS provider market.
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The latest National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quarterly Report shows the Scheme remains on track to improve its financial sustainability, with total Scheme expenses for the recent quarter almost $150 million below expectations.
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Key Themes and Insights Agenda item 1: DRCO 2024 workplan discussion Key Themes: DRCO 2024 workplan; DRCO Forum working group updates. Key Insights: The Membership working group developed and shared a process for DRCOs to raise issues for consideration at the Forum. The Accessible Communications working group is working with the NDIA on a pilot project for developing accessible communications for people with intellectual disability. The pilot will provide a model for the Agency to develop accessible communications for other disability communities. The Employment working group has held its first meeting. It identified focus areas of: customised employment work experience...
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Inklings is a pilot program available to Western Australian parents and caregivers of babies and toddlers aged 6-18 months who are showing early developmental differences or delays.
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