New national framework to ensure quality and safety
Until now each state and territory has been responsible for ensuring the quality of NDIS services and protecting NDIS participants in their jurisdiction. But that’s set to change under the new national NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework.
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NDIS certainty in the West but what does the WA agreement mean?
The Western Australian and Commonwealth Governments have signed a bilateral agreement for the roll out of the NDIS that is delivered by the WA Government but is “nationally consistent” with other states and territories.
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My Daughter Is Not Special!
When I set out on the path of planning for my daughter’s migration to the NDIS I was determined that there would be nothing special about her supports, her equipment or her life.
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Six years on – the NDIS is transforming lives
26 January 2017 marks the sixth anniversary of the Every Australian Counts campaign and the beginning of the journey to the NDIS.
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Review of NDIS costs brought forward
Late last week the Treasurer announced he was bringing forward the review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme to be undertaken by the Productivity Commission.
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Let’s celebrate the NDIS vision
As the new NDIA Board take up their position, a farewell letter from outgoing Chair Bruce Bonyhady AM is a reminder that the NDIS is continuing to transform lives for thousands of people with disability, says Every Australian Counts Campaign Director John Della Bosca.
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New NDIS sites from 1 Jan
The NDIS roll out is continuing in 2017, with four new regions across the country and two new age groups in South Australia and Tasmania entering the NDIS from 1 January.
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New board revealed for NDIA
Speculation about a new board for the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is over with the announcement of the new board over the summer holiday period.
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Bringing Human Rights to Life
2016 has been a big year for the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU).
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Amazing things are going to happen
My name is Kathryn Lyons and I’m going to change the world.
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Willow’s dancing up a storm
One of the first participants in the NDIS, Willow is now in Year One and is a keen dancer and swimmer. We caught up with her mum Janelle to hear about Willow’s progress.
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Research to Action
The Centre for Applied Disability Research is asking for your help to bridge the gap between what we know and what we do.
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NDIS co-design must include everyone
As the first six months of the NDIS nears, two separate reports have raised concerns that carers are falling through the cracks and providers are struggling to keep up demand.
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Your buying rights under the NDIS
The NDIS will create a market for disability services worth $16 billion a year, so it’s good news our consumer watchdog has released a new guide to consumer rights for people with disability.
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Celebrating #IDPwD
Today is International Day of Person’s with Disability, and this year people with disability around the world are looking to build a better future.
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BREAKING: WA update
A decision has finally been reached about the future of the NDIS in Western Australia, paving the way for a statewide rollout of a WA-managed NDIS from 1 July next year.
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Choosing the right AT for you…
A free new app aims to empower Australians with disability by giving them the information they need to choose the assistive equipment and technology options that are right for them.
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Let our voices be heard
I really wasn’t sure where to start. Being autistic, I have a lot of thought processes going on but I wanted to share our experience on the NDIS journey.
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Rocky start to NDIS transition period
The first quarterly report covering the NDIS transition phase has been released. Here’s what you need to know.
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8 things you need to know about the ILC
The second part of the NDIS is about to roll-out around the country, and it’s all about building inclusive communities.
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Have your say on the NDIS…
Since the full roll out of the NDIS began on July 1 people have shared some great experiences with us– and there have been some issues for others.
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Hope for the future
I grew up “with my mother’s knees” – the sort that didn’t like to stay together when I looked a certain way. And I also learned her generous ways, and gave the same delights to my daughter. Oh, and apparently there were quite a few other genes I passed on that were “just not right” in so many ways.
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