New registration system for the NDIS – response to Provider and Workforce Registration Taskforce Minister Shorten has today announced the government’s response to the advice provided in the NDIS Provider and Workforce Registration Taskforce Final Report. Platform providers, Support Coordinators, and Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers will soon all be required to register with the … Read More
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Consultation for Foundational Supports announced
Consultation for Foundational Supports announced The Department of Social Services has announced that public consultation for Foundational Supports is starting this month. Foundational Supports are specific supports that would be available outside the NDIS to help people with disability, and their families and carers. Consultation will help to inform the design of supports for people … Read More
Queenslanders with Disability Network Statement on the NDIS Amendment Bill
Queenslanders with Disability Network Statement on the NDIS Amendment Bill On Thursday the 22nd of August the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 passed in Parliament. QDN acknowledges the engagement and input that members have had into this Bill and we also recognise our disability … Read More
Federal Budget 2023 key points
Federal Budget 2023 key points On Tuesday 9 May 2023, Treasurer Jim Chalmers handed down the Federal Budget for 2023 with a range of key elements affecting people with disability. Key points include: National Disability Data Asset (NDDA) – $31.4 million to progress the NDDA initiative, linking data to better understand the life experiences of … Read More
Making complex interfaces work for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Making complex interfaces work for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) In 2021, QDN collaborated with The Hopkins Centre to host an online Forum for Fitting providers together in your National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) support puzzle. The session focused on the perspective of participants and their families, and an advocacy view on experiences, … Read More
Bill Shorten announced as new NDIS Minister
Bill Shorten announced as new NDIS Minister QDN congratulates Bill Shorten on the announcement that he will be sworn in as the new Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). He has been shadow Minister for the NDIS since 2019 and was also influential in the formation of the Scheme way back in … Read More
QDN News Video Update – February 2022 Week 4
QDN News Video Update – February 2022 Week 4
NDIS Year in Review Event 2021 Summary Report
NDIS Year in Review 2021 Summary Report QDN members give collective feedback to policy makers about the NDIS through our regular consultations and submissions. It is essential that the NDIS delivers choice and control and the supports that people need to live their day to day life. QDN members came together on 13 December … Read More
QDN Advocacy statement – Rights and respect in multi-agency provision in the NDIS
QDN Advocacy Statement – Rights and respect in multi-agency provision in the NDIS QDN in partnership with Griffith University – The Hopkins Centre is pleased to launch our advocacy statement – Rights and respect in multi-agency provision in the NDIS. This was informed by an online forum in July 2021 attended by Queenslanders with … Read More
QDN Member Events – The NDIS: 2021 in review and the way forward to improve in 2022
QDN Member Events – The NDIS: 2021 in review and the way forward to improve in 2022 It’s been a big year for the NDIS. From independent assessments to increased powers for the Federal Government. There have been a lot of changes to the scheme talked about in just 12 months. So, at the … Read More
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