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April 2019 - Industry Reference Group

Explore the communique from the Mental Health Sector Reference Group's April 2018 meeting, including the national consultations on the experience of the NDIS for people with psychosocial disability.

The National Mental Health Sector Reference Group met on Thursday June 11 2020 by video conference.

The National Mental Health Sector Reference Group met on Wednesday 26 November, 2020 by video conference.

The National Mental Health Sector Reference Group met on Thursday, 15 April 2021 by video conference for its first meeting of 2021.

IRG Meeting: Thursday 10 December, 2020 Membership Update The IRG welcomed members and accepted apologies. NDIA Update Gerrie Mitra (NDIA) outlined COVID-19 initiatives introduced to support providers and participants. This included advance payments, direct claiming for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), a state based worker mobility initiative, participant check-ins, allowing claiming for cleaning services and additional self-isolation in case of COVID-19 diagnosis, as well as increases to plan flexibility. Lisa Studdert (NDIA) sought feedback on the recently published consultation papers about Independent Assessments, plan budget development, plan flexibility, and Early Childhood Early Intervention pathways. Gerrie Mitra gave an overview of the...

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is one of Australia’s most important social programs. The NDIS needs to be protected for people with permanent and significant disability and for future generations who will rely on it.

The Self-Management Advisory Group (SMAG) met on Thursday, 23 July 2026. The meeting was held online.

The National Mental Health Sector Reference Group (NMHSRG) met on Wednesday, 10 June 2026. The meeting was held online.

The Children’s Expert Advisory Group (CEAG) met on 16 July 2026. The final meeting was held online. Focus of the meeting The focus of the meeting was: Shaping Children’s Reform – CEAG contributions. Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) market analysis project. The Department of Health, Disability and Ageing (DHDA) update on Thriving Kids. NDIA update The Government announced a plan to secure the future of the NDIS. The Government has announced it will introduce legislation following the release of the 2026-27 Budget. More information on the changes the Government has announced is available here Securing the NDIS for future generations factsheet...