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The NDIA’s new Short Term Respite (STR) Operational Guidelines made more than just a name-change. Sara from DSC looks into the details of the new rules on who is eligible…
The NDIS Commission is undertaking a review of the NDIS Practice Standards. We are reaching out to yourself and other key stakeholders to see if you are interested in participating….
The NDIS are developing the First Nations Market and Sector Development Strategy. This will support First Nations providers and improve cultural capability among non-Indigenous providers in the NDIS market. Before…
A viral video showing a lack of accessibility into the offices of the federal minister for disability has highlighted broader issues for access into public buildings, an advocate says. Disability…
Theory is one thing, but how a provider balances duty of care and dignity of risk in practice often involves navigating a grey zone. Emily from Disability Rights Connect shares…
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has announced it will be introducing new NDIS support needs assessments from mid-2026. This will include the development and customisation for the NDIS of…
A cornerstone of the NDIS has always been to allow participants to have greater independence and choice over how they live. But advocates are growing increasingly concerned that funding decisions…
For thousands of Australians with a disability, joining a local Riding for the Disabled Club can make a huge difference to their physical and mental health. Last October the agency…
A hearing into the government’s proposed ‘Thriving Kids’ program for children with “mild to moderate” developmental delays and autism has returned few answers about how it is intended to work….
Disability advocates have urged the government to “come clean” about the details of recently announced changes to the way National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants over the age of 16…
The NDIS Commission is releasing 4 short videos to help providers and their staff understand their duties under the NDIS Code of Conduct. All providers must follow the NDIS Code…
Research examining official National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participation data with the Australian Bureau of Statistics population estimates to examine how NDIS use varies by geographic areas within greater Sydney. …
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