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Guideline: How to claim from my plan

NDIA
Wednesday 10th August, 2022

The Operational Guideline has information about how to make a claim after receiving an approved support and outlines all types of plan management (self-managed, using a registered plan manager or…

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Specialist Disability Accommodation Guidelines

NDIA
Wednesday 29th June, 2022
Different types of home and living supports will suit different people. Specialist disability accommodation has been designed to meet the needs for people living with disability who have very high
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Physical Restraint Direction Paper and Guidelines

Victoria Senior Practitioner
Tuesday 22nd February, 2022
The directions provides guidelines and standards for the use of physical restraint which must be complied with by disability service providers and registered NDIS providers as part of Victoria’s authorisation
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NDIS legislation amendments 2022

National Disability Insurance Agency
Thursday 21st April, 2022
The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Participant Service Guarantee and Other Measures) Act 2022 passed both houses of Parliament on 30 March 2022 and received Royal Assent on 1 April
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Guideline for appointing a nominee

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Thursday 7th April, 2022
If you’re 18 or older, you have the right to make decisions about your business with the NDIS. If you’re not able to make decisions, even with support, you will
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Vehicle modifications and driving supports guideline

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Saturday 19th March, 2022
The guidelines for vehicle modifications and driving supports has recently been updated. It includes information on which modifications and supports are funded by the NDIS and the information and assessment
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Inclusive Victoria: state disability plan (2022–2026

Victoria Government
Thursday 10th March, 2022
The state disability plan (2022–2026) is Victoria's plan for making things fairer for people with disability. The plan is a key way for the Victorian Government to be accountable for
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Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031

Department of Social Services (DSS)
Friday 3rd December, 2021
The Strategy) is a national framework that all governments in Australia have signed up to. It sets out a plan for continuing to improve the lives of people with disability
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National Roadmap for Improving the Health of People with Intellectual Disability

Australia Department of Health
Friday 13th August, 2021
This roadmap aims to address serious health inequities faced by people with intellectual disability. It outlines how we can create a health system where people with intellectual disability are valued,
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NDIS Operational Guidelines

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Thursday 29th April, 2021
Operational Guidelines are based on the NDIS Legislation and Rules. They explain what is considered, and how decisions are made based on the legislation. The new guidelines are written in
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Regulated restrictive practices with children and young people with disability: Practice guide

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Thursday 15th April, 2021

This guide and the associated decision trees focus on the use of regulated restrictive practices (RRP) with children and young people aged under 18 years who are participants of the…

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Regulated Restrictive Practices Guide

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission
Monday 30th November, 2020
This guide explains what a restrictive practice is, assists in identifying each regulated restrictive practice and provides practice advice consistent with a positive behaviour support framework and contemporary evidence informed
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