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NDIA announce first nationally-consistent approach to early childhood early-intervention
For the first time, a nationally-consistent approach to supporting children with developmental delay or disability will exist with the release today of the National Disability Insurance Scheme’s (NDIS) Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) Approach. See the media release.
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Fears of a funding shortfall in the National Disability Insurance Scheme unfounded
Fears of a funding shortfall in the National Disability Insurance Scheme are unfounded - read the article in the Sydney Morning Herald
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The Specialist Disability Accommodation Pricing and Payments Framework
ILC Commissioning Framework Codesign report released
The NDIA has releases the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) Commissioning Framework Codesign report.
The report highlights the importance of the role of Local Area Coordinators (LACs) into the future.
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NDIS South Australia - full rollout announced
Another State fully signed up - the NDIS is really becoming real!
Media release here
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The NDIA announces Assistive Technology Strategy
The NDIA today announced its Assistive Technology Strategy (PDF).
The NDIA's vision in AT is to build an empowering, sustainable and consistent approach to ensuring National Disability Insurance Scheme participants have choice in, and access to, individualised assistive technology solutions that enable and enhance their economic and community participation.
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NDIS 2014/15 Annual Report now available
The NDIS 2014/15 Annual Report is now available - an easy English version as PDF or Word document is also available.
In his forward, David Bowen the Chief Executive Officer of the NDIA points to the expectation of improved service quality at the best possible price when he says, "A key pillar of the Scheme is the concept of choice and control, which means that participants receive individualised funding and tailored services to meet reasonable and necessary needs. Each participant is therefore able to maximise the benefit from the funds they receive. Over time, this market-based approach will drive increased effectiveness and efficiency."
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The Victorian Disability Services Commissioner's Annual Report now available
The Victorian Disability Services Commissioner's Annual Report is now available.
The Commissioner, Mr Laurie Harkin AM, said:
“The mark of the success of this office is in our ability to facilitate and empower some of our most powerless and vulnerable citizens to speak up when they have a concern. The critical element in achieving this is to make them feel safe and protected in doing so.”
Mr Harkin said people with disabilities typically felt exposed and fearful of retribution and withdrawal of services if they complained. Historically this had stopped many having a voice.
“My commitment, and the passion of all in my office, is to support people with a disability to reclaim that voice as equal citizens deserving and using their equal right to be heard in our community,” he said.
“My approach to assessing or investigating complaints is informed by this: what will make it easiest for people to speak up, what will make them feel safe, what will achieve the best outcome for them.”
Mr Harkin said the results achieved by his staff showed that continued improvement of the approach and accessibility of the office was effective. The complaints numbers are the highest since the office was established.
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QLD NDIS Roll Out Ahead of Schedule
Some good NDIS news out of Queensland - courtesy of the Pro Bono site.
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NDIS kicks off in the Nepean & Blue Mountains
Well its official, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) staff have today started work on the ground in Katoomba and Windsor, following the early commencement of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury and Nepean region.
See the full announcement here
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NDIS NSW & Victoria rollout dates announced
The long awaited rollout schedule has finally been announced for NSW & Victoria.
Click here to find out when the NDIS will come to your postcode in NSW.
Your provider information pack for NSW is here
Information for Victorians is here
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