QLD Child Safe Standards

Queensland’s new child safeguarding law introducing Child Safe Standards has commenced. Changes to the Child Safe Organisations Act mean the Reportable Conduct Scheme has been brought forward and will now commence for all reporting entities on 1 July 2026.

Renewal Information for NDIS clearance holders

NDIS worker screening clearance holders are now eligible to renew their clearance cards. To continue disability work without any interruptions, you must submit your valid renewal application before your existing clearance expires.

BuyAbility Network – Social Enterprises making a difference

The network is made up of BuyAbility Social Enterprises, which employ people with disability in supported working environments. By purchasing goods and services from the BuyAbility Social Enterprises you are supporting people with disability to participate in the workforce like their family, friends and neighbours. Find a location in Queensland.

NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission: Changing from PRODA to myID and RAM

The NDIS Commission is changing how we check the identity of providers that use our portals. We are transitioning to using: an Australian Government Digital ID, using the myID app, and Relationship Authorisation Manager (RAM).

Mandatory registration Platform Providers, Supported Independent Living (SIL) and SIL Practice Standards: reform pathway – February 2026

The NDIS Commission’s Regulatory Reform Roadmap shows activities planned to support the Commission’s reform priorities. It will put participants at the centre and prioritise groups most affected by reform.

DSC Podcast: Duty of Care v Dignity of Risk: Episode 3 of Frontline

We all take risks and want to be the boss of our own lives. But how can providers and support workers strike a balance between supporting people to take risks and meeting their duty of care obligations?

Research project on accessibility of government information and communicationResearch project on accessibility of government information and communication

Monash University invites Deaf people and people with disability to participate in a research project about the accessibility of government information and communication. The project aims to learn how you find government information, what you find hard or confusing, what works well and how government communication can be improved.

Australia’s Disability Strategy Outcomes Areas Framework

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has now published the 4th annual report for Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 Outcomes Framework, which highlights key activities in 2025.

Understanding underutilisation in the NDIS

While aggregate underspend is widely reported, far less attention has been paid to how utilisation varies across participants with some exhausting their budgets while many use only a small share. This may reflect poor targeting, access constraints, difficulties in navigating the system or features of plan design. This note examines how budget utilisation varies across individuals, budgets and plan structures.

Workplace Wellbeing Leadership in the Community Mental Health Sector micro-credential

A free micro credential will help you strengthen team wellbeing; learn to embed psychological safety, positive culture, and person-centred leadership, recognise early signs of distress, and support your team sustainably. Designed for managers and team leaders in community mental health. Enrol today.