La Trobe University’s Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre to establish the Australian Autism Knowledge Hub, as part of the Australian Government’s National Autism Strategy. This funding will strengthen Autism research and evidence to improve real-world policy, supports and services for Autistic people, their families and carers.
DSC article: DSC examine the recommendations from the interim report of the Senate Inquiry into the NDIS bill, the dissenting report, and the amendments secured by the Greens.
In this podcast, the Grattan Institute disability experts discuss what the government’s proposed reforms will really cost — and what needs to change.
ABC article: The first wave of mandatory registration has started. Small providers and families fear they will be swept up in a one-size-fits-all approach.
Have you been to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission website recently? It has a range of workforce resources to support you to deliver safe and quality services.
The NDIS Commission has released a new short video that’s part of an educational series that will help providers better understand the NDIS Code of Conduct. It covers preventing sexual misconduct – one of 8 elements under the Code.
DCS article: Introduces major structural changes, including a simplified but less user-friendly format, updated disability support worker pricing, and new billing rules for allied health services. While some prices increased, widespread freezes and cuts—particularly across allied health and support coordination—mean providers face growing financial pressure and significant operational changes.
The Grattan Institute article: The federal Budget relies heavily on NDIS reforms, which account for around 60% of its planned savings, making the scheme a central financial risk. While structural changes aim to improve fairness and sustainability, significant short-term cuts risk undermining support and shifting the burden onto vulnerable people and their families.
The Grattan Institute article: The federal Budget relies heavily on NDIS reforms, which account for around 60% of its planned savings, making the scheme a central financial risk. While structural changes aim to improve fairness and sustainability, significant short-term cuts risk undermining support and shifting the burden onto vulnerable people and their families.
The Minister has indicated that the support coordination market may see structural changes over the coming years. Stephen from DSC explores the 4 options the government says it’s considering.
The roadmap to deliver its priorities this year has been released highlighting key items where the Council intends to explore a topic in depth prior to providing advice.