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Last Sunday, the government published a draft list of what could and couldn’t constitute an NDIS support under the new legislation. It’s a massively consequential document, with a short consultation…
The Participant Satisfaction Survey (PSS) is one of the ways the NDIS can hear from people connecting with the NDIS, including applicants, participants and their families and carers. This includes…
It’s an awful, devastating irony. At the same time as the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) has been documenting widespread abuse, neglect and a lack of support available to disabled Australians,…
What should or shouldn’t be funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme? You might think having a list of things that are “in” or “out” seems like a pragmatic way…
The NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce’s final report was made public today, with recommendations on re-designing the registration system. Jess and Sara explore where they landed on risk-proportionate registration,…
Nick Avery has always loved the slow pace of living in regional Western Australia. But a four-year wait to see an occupational therapist left her dependent on her husband to…
Women With Disabilities Australia has released a short survey, asking you to share your experiences and thoughts around online safety for women with disabilities. The survey closes on 20 August…
Britt, Dureece and Thanh talk about leaving bad work situations as young people with disability, the emotional impact of being without work, and reigniting your spark. The Disabled Employee is…
MDI Research Fellow, Dr Raelene West comments on the Australian Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission and the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce, addressing support for a consistent…
On 27 March 2024, the Australian Government introduced into Parliament changes to the NDIS Act 2013 (NDIS Act). These changes are proposed under a Bill called the ‘National Disability Insurance…
Disability Advocacy Victoria (“DAV”) is excited to announce the appointment of Patrick McGee as DAV Project Coordinator. As an unfunded peak organisation, DAV has been limited in the breadth of…
The long awaited report from the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce dropped in what has been one of the biggest weeks in the disability community in Australia Read below…
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