NDIS Changes come into effect:

by | Oct 3, 2024

NDIS Changes come into effect:

Major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have finally been confirmed, less than two days before taking effect.

The looming changes come after a months-long political deadlock and outcry from participants, some of whom said they had no understanding of how their funding would be impacted.

Some changes are bigger, others are smaller

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Tags: 12-month "transition period", list of approved supports, Major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, safeguards for participants

Provide Your Expertise on NDIS Pricing Arrangements

by | Sep 26, 2024

IHACPAThe government has asked IHACPA to undertake initial work in 2024-25 to identify opportunities for future reforms to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pricing arrangements. This is in response to recommendations from the NDIS Review and recognises our expertise in health and aged care pricing.

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Tags: develop advice on a fresh approach to NDIS pricing, NDIS Pricing Arrangements, NDIS pricing reform webinar

Disability Reform Roadmap for 2024 and 2025

by | Sep 19, 2024

Disability reform roadmapAll governments are committed to progressing key disability reforms and working with people with disability to make Australia more inclusive, accessible and safe for people with disability.The Roadmap highlights the key actions all governments will take in 2024 and 2025 to build the foundations and deliver on commitments for the disability and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) reform agenda.
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Tags: co-delivery in partnership, co-design with people with disability, Disability Reform Roadmap, Disability Royal Commission, National Disability Insurance Scheme

Changes to NDIS Supports and Budget Amounts

by | Sep 17, 2024

NDIS StumpOn the 5 September 2024, the National Disability Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 received Royal Assent. This means the Bill becomes an Act of Parliament – the law. The new NDIS laws come into effect on 3 October 2024 – 28 days after Royal Assent. Some changes will take effect on day one, while others will take more time to design and implement.
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Tags: Changes to NDIS Supports and Budget Amounts, National Disability Scheme Amendment Act

People with Disability Australia “Devastated at the Passage of the NDIS Amendment Bill

by | Aug 20, 2024

PWDA Position StatementPeople with Disability Australia (PWDA) has called the passing of the NDIS Amendment Bill through the Senate “devastating,” citing deep concerns about its impact on NDIS participants and the disability community. People with Disability Australia believes these changes will make it harder for people with disability to access the essential supports they need to live full and independent lives.

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Tags: concentration of authority without independent oversight, new powers lack the necessary safeguards, Passage of NDIS Provisions Amendment Bill, People with Disability Australia

Grant opportunity: Peer support and capacity building

by | Jul 25, 2024

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The Australian Government is investing $40 million over two years in self-advocacy and peer support programs so they can continue to support people with disability to engage in our community and to advocate for themselves.

The Peer Support and Capacity Building grant program is a one-off grant round available to community-based services to continue the valuable role they play in the community supporting people with disability, families and carers.

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Tags: Grant Connect, Peer support and capacity building, small community-based disability led organisations

Survey on Changes to the NDIS

by | Jul 18, 2024

Survey on Changes to the NDIS Since the NDIS Amendment Bill was introduced, disability organisations have been calling on the government to not pass the Bill in its current form. On 27 June 2024, the Senate sent the Bill to the Community Affairs Legislation Committee for further review and inquiry. As part of the Committee’s inquiry, they are now asking for feedback on the proposed changes within the Bill.

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Tags: Community Affairs Legislation Committee, NDIS Amendment Bill, Survey - getting the4 NDIS back on track, Survey on Changes to the NDIS