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Gerrie Mitra (NDIA) gave an update on the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, NDIS Reforms, and Market Intervention trials and initial outcomes.

IRG Meeting: Thursday 3 September, 2020 Membership Update The IRG welcomed Leanne Pearman, Independent Advisory Council (IAC) member, Dr Leanne Beagley, CEO, Mental Health Australia, and Stephen Broadfoot, Branch Manager, Provider Engagement to the group. NDIS Update Gerrie Mitra (NDIA) provided updates on current market activities. These included the new 2020-2021 Price Guide and the 1 July 2020 introduction of the change to group support pricing arrangements, while allowing time for providers to adapt to the new structure. Gerrie also noted the release of the Support Coordination Discussion Paper and the release of the Supported Independent Living Price Controls Issues...

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.