The Australian Government today is introducing significant legislative changes to the Parliament that will improve the quality of care and the safety of every Australian who receives support from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Senator Jenny McAllister, has today announced this year’s International Day of People with Disability Ambassadors for Australia.
The National Disability Insurance Agency will review the design standards of Specialist Disability Accommodation SDA so that thousands of Australians with disability continue to access the safest, and highest-quality homes possible.
Art and music therapies will continue to be available to people with disability under the NDIS where there is evidence it will provide beneficial outcomes.
The Australian Government has announced a new strategy designed to ensure First Nations people living with disability receive the culturally safe and accessible support they need through the NDIS.