Have your say – Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme As part of the committee’s role to inquire into the implementation, performance and governance of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the committee has decided to conduct an inquiry into independent assessments under the NDIS.
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We’ve been talking a lot about Independent assessments, and we aren’t stopping just yet.
We’ve been talking a lot about Independent assessments, and we aren’t stopping just yet. Since our last update, The Commonwealth Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS has decided to conduct an inquiry into independent assessments under the NDIS. The committee is now inviting submissions from people with disability, families, and carers; allied health professionals; and … Read More
e-Blast: Update on “Independent Assessments”
e-Blast: Update on “Independent Assessments” This week, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) released new information on the federal government’s plan to introduce “Independent Assessments” as part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) access and planning process. A public consultation process is now open. Major news out of the new information is the delaying of the introduction of “Independent Assessments”. The Independent Assessment process will now start in mid-2021 for … Read More
e-Blast: QDN summary of plan for NDIS “Independent Assessments”
e-Blast: QDN summary of plan for NDIS “Independent Assessments” In September 2020, the Federal Minister for the NDIS, The Hon Stuart Robert MP, announced plans to introduce “independent assessments”. We received feedback from members who said they are confused, frustrated, and worried about having assessments and what this will mean for their NDIS plans, their … Read More
e-Blast: New Targeted Outreach Project Local Champions videos launched
e-Blast: New Targeted Outreach Project Local Champions video launched QDN is delighted to launch videos from two of our Targeted Outreach Project Local Champions and QDN members, Matt and Michael. In the videos, Matt and Michael share their own experiences of being on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and how they are using their roles as Local Champions to help others in … Read More
e-Blast: Some temporary COVID-19 NDIS policies ending from 1 July
Some temporary COVID-19 NDIS policies ending from 1 July As COVID-19 restrictions continue to ease, the Federal Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, has announced that some NDIS policies, introduced to support providers and participants through the pandemic, will end from 1 July. From 1 July, the following changes will be made: Removal of temporary … Read More
e-Blast: NDIS Price Guide 2020-21
e-Blast: NDIS Price Guide 2020-21 Following the Annual Price Review, the NDIS has recently released its NDIS Price Guide 2020-21 which will be effective from 1 July 2020. The actual price limits will be published in June as they depend on the outcome of the
e-Blast: NDIS Targeted Outreach Program
e-Blast: NDIS Targeted Outreach Program Do you know someone with disability who… may be eligible for supports through the NDIS? needs more information to understand how the NDIS can help them, and if they could be eligible? needs extra help with getting their paperwork together for an NDIS Access Request? has applied to the NDIS … Read More
E-blast: SIL report supports QDN recommendations
E-blast: SIL report supports QDN recommendations The Federal Parliament’s Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS has released their report on Supported Independent Living or what is commonly known as “SIL”.
e-Blast: Helping more Queenslanders with Disability join the NDIS
e-Blast: Helping more Queenslanders with Disability join the NDIS The NDIS has made a difference in the lives of over 55,000 Queenslanders with disability. With the current COVID-19 public health emergency, now more than ever, vulnerable people in the community will benefit from