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The NDIA has issued a Request for Tender (RFT) for a Claims at Point of Support (POS) system which will lead to improvements in the way participants make claims, and how providers get paid.
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Kristian’s keen eye for performance and bringing his visions to life on film are key themes in scripting a fulfilling life of independence for the Lismore local. The NDIS participant, who was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, has been making his voice heard, literally. Combining independent living with a host of much-loved hobbies, Kristian’s “freedom of choice” saw the talented 25-year-old take to the stage with Bangalow Theatre Company for a role in well-known rock musical, Rent. “I was in the Ensemble of Rent, and I loved it so much,” Kristian said. “There was a lot of socialising and good friendships...
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When NDIS participant Zhen Hua Lin arrived in Australia, he had high hopes of an exciting new life in the country he’d long dreamed of. But soon after migrating from Southern China, and just as he was adjusting to all the differences he encountered in a new country, Lin faced a change he’d never imagined—losing his vision.
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The Autism Advisory Group (AAG) met on 6 July 2018. Members committed to working in partnership and to developing a trust-based and collaborative relationship within the group and with the sector more broadly. In that spirit, it was agreed that improving life outcomes for people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) (both participants and non-participants) should be the Group's core guiding principle. Against that background, the first AAG meeting was positive with all members sharing their perspectives and moving to a shared and agreed understanding of the key issues and priorities. Four key priorities were collaboratively developed by the AAG. What...
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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...