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.

How do people with disability and complex needs experience the built environment in apartments designed for people with disability?

This study examines how well apartments designed for people with disability and complex needs support residents’ daily lives. The findings show that the built environment plays a pivotal role in shaping tenants’ autonomy, comfort and participation.

Delivering better outcomes for children with additional developmental needs

The Thriving Kids Advisory Group final report proposes a comprehensive national model for Thriving Kids, to be considered by all governments as part of their design and negotiations

The Australian Government has reappointed Kurt Fearnley AO as Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board.

The NDIA board looks to ensure the proper, efficient and effective performance of the Agency’s functions

No diagnoses and no gap fees for physios and speechies

The Conversation looks at what we know about Thriving Kids

Upstream thinking: Professionals’ attitudes on mental ill-health prevention in Australia

This report highlights that prevention is key in reducing mental disorder incidence and prevalence withs trong support among professionals for mental ill-health prevention initiatives and increased government involvement and investment.