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The National Mental Health Sector Reference Group (NMHSRG) met online on 13 June 2024 for their third meeting of the year.

A clear definition of NDIS Supports which outlines what will and won’t be funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide greater clarity for people with disability and strengthen the Scheme, NDIS Minister the Hon. Bill Shorten said. Minister Shorten today announced public consultation on draft lists of what constitute NDIS Supports. The proposed lists of NDIS Supports have been developed based on current guidance and practices. The list will become part of a transitional rule, remaining in place until the Commonwealth and States and Territories formally agree on a rule to replace it. Once public consultation has...

On 27 March 2024, the Australian Government introduced proposed changes to the NDIS Act to set up the scaffolding needed to start making the NDIS stronger and to improve outcomes for NDIS participants. As part of the proposed legislative amendments to Section 10 of the NDIS Act, Government has developed draft definitions of NDIS Supports which describe what NDIS funding can and cannot be spent on. You can view the draft definitions on DSS Engage. Public consultation is open until 25 August.

The Neurodegenerative, Palliative Care and Rare Diseases Advisory Group (NPR) met online on 23 May 2024.

The latest NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) Quarterly Report shows continued signs of cost stabilisation and better outcomes for participants, their families and carers, including more parents in paid jobs and more participants socialising and actively taking part in their communities.

Landmark legislation to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) passed Parliament today, fulfilling the Australian Government’s commitment to legislate important changes called for by the Independent Review of the NDIS and the disability community. The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No.1) Bill 2024 will improve the experience of NDIS participants and deliver decisions that are fairer, transparent and more consistent.

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Government Services Bill Shorten is thanking Australians for providing critical tip offs to stop fraudsters and crooks ripping off people with disability.

The NDIA has announced a pilot which will use independent health professionals with experience in disability to undertake functional assessments, so that participants are able to access and use appropriate supports through the NDIS.