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The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has released the Independent Expert Review (IER) Evaluation Report.

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has detected a data breach involving the alleged unauthorised disclosure of the personal details of some National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants and related parties.

One person has been charged and another questioned following a Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT or Taskforce) investigation into alleged fraud against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS or Scheme).

We have updated the Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits (PAPL) document to clarify and improve pricing arrangements for some travel costs.

Possability is trialling the use of an Enhanced Practice Leader role within supported independent living environments to improve the implementation and integration of Positive Behaviour Support Plans for participants with complex support needs. The Enhanced Practice Leader provides supervision, real-time practice coaching and specialist advice to staff working within participants’ homes. This model ensures supports are delivered and implemented in line with the participant’s individual goals and their Positive Behaviour Support Plans while also considering the ecological supports required within each home to ensure the best outcomes for all residents. This model aims to provide better consistency and greater stability within the home for both participants and staff.

Mind Australia is trialling the delivery of a time-limited, 12-24 month residential based recovery-orientated peer learning support program to participants with a significant psychosocial disability. The project focuses on a personal and shared recovery model that aims to improve access to community mental health services and supports participants in developing their informal and community supports networks. Through these measures, the project will help participants to build their capacity and confidence to transition to mainstream housing where they can achieve a greater level of independence.