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IRG Meeting: Tuesday 21 April, 2020 NDIA COVID-19 Update The NDIA gave an update on the measures taken in response to COVID-19. These included the temporary 10 per cent COVID price limit increases for some supports, advance payment, extension of NDIS plans, outreach to vulnerable participants, and expansion of the exceptionally complex support needs pathway. This is in addition to establishing a dedicated COVID-19 telephone line via the National Contact Centre, and creating a COVID-19 specialised action team to respond to urgent/light-touch plan reviews with 48 hours. The NDIA is also making changes to the ‘Finding a Support Worker’ page...

The COAG Disability Reform Council met by telepresence on 9 April 2020. The focus of the meeting was on the national response to the coronavirus pandemic, in particular the effects of the response on people with disability.

Over Easter there are changes to payment runs for NDIS participants and providers.

The NDIA understands that coronavirus (COVID-19) may significantly impact providers. To help you to continue to deliver supports to participants through this time, the NDIA is introducing a number of changes.

The NDIA is closely monitoring the Coronavirus pandemic, and taking the necessary steps to support participants and providers. We are still working to make sure NDIS participants get the support they need. In line with recent Government advice, we are reducing our face-to-face interactions

Following discussions of the COAG Disability Reform Council, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, today announced new measures to ensure essential support is in place for NDIS participants, workers and providers through the COVID-19 outbreak.