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Latest news4 December 2019
The Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS has released the first of their reports - the NDIS Planning Interim Report.
The report outlines 14 recommendations, several of which focus on NDIS planning timelines and the participant's involvement in the drafting process.
It also calls for extra training for NDIA staff, to increase their awareness and familiarity with all types of disability
14 November 2019
The NDIS Quarterly Report for Quarter 1 of 2019 - 2020 is now available, along with its accompanying state-by-state data.
The report highlights that as of 30 September, 311, 774 people had approved plans & were using the Scheme. Of those, 114,069 were accessing supports for the 1st time.
14 November 2019
The Minister for the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Stuart Robert has today released the government’s plan to improve the NDIS.
It has six focus areas with specific activities allocated under each area to deliver on the promise of the NDIS.
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