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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Autism Advisory Group (AAG) met on 1 August 2019 to discuss the implementation of the recently announced Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) remediation plan to resolve delays and backlogs for children with disability in accessing supports. The AAG’s feedback on the National Disability Insurance Agency’s (NDIA) ECEI approach and delays experienced by families has been instrumental in the development of the remediation plan, announced by the Minister for the NDIS, the Hon Stuart Robert MP, on 26 June 2019 . The remediation plan will be rolled out this month, and includes 6 month interim...

The Australian Government has announced $100 million in funding for programs aimed at empowering people with disability across Australia to be independent and engage fully in social, economic and community life.

The latest Quarterly Report for the NDIS released today shows the world-leading NDIS had benefitted more Australians and from increasingly diverse backgrounds than ever before.

The Australian Government is making it easier for eligible NDIS participants to access high quality housing following a range of reforms to build confidence in the Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) market.

David Tune AO PSM has been appointed to conduct a review of NDIS legislation and rules, which in turn will inform the development of the Morrison Government’s promised NDIS Participant Service Guarantee. Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, said the review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 will focus on streamlining NDIS processes.

Participants, their families and carers may be contacted to participate in a survey during August and September 2019 to help identify the types of supports that lead to good outcomes for participants, and to improve the NDIS.