NDIS update December 2019 - HSP Research Foundation

Government announces plan to improve the NDIS

The government released a plan to improve the NDIS in mid-November, in recognition of persistent shortcomings in the strategies, systems and processes that have been limiting its value to users. Six focus areas were announced:

quicker access and quality decision-making
increased engagement and collaboration
market innovation and improved technology
a financially sustainable scheme
equitable and consistent decisions, and
improve long-term outcomes for people with disability, their families and carers.

NDIA apologises to 2 families waiting months for urgent funding

The seriousness of the shortcomings in the current scheme were highlighted once again less than two weeks after the government’s announcement of the plan for improvement.

Melissa Rowles and her family have sold their home to help them cover for the delay in getting NDIS funding

The difficulties that two families have been facing while waiting months for funding are described in an article on ABC News, including major decisions about the need to move house to continue paying for care and the frustration and stress placed on the families due to inadequacies in how the scheme functions.

NDIA Newsletter 8 November

https://mailchi.mp/ndis.gov.au/nov8?e=8bb3a5605c

Webinar – How to get the most out of your NDIS plan
Disability Reform Council update
NDIA Board announces new CEO
Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) design standards
How do I find NDIS providers in my area?
NDIS Participant Employment Strategy and Easy Read
Understanding the Price Guide
$65m in ILC Grants announced
Web Story: Lily dives into global goals

NDIA Newsletter 27 September

https://mailchi.mp/ndis.gov.au/sept27?e=8bb3a5605c

Funding for disability-related health supports
Community grant rounds open
NDIS TV: Visits Norfolk Island
New info for referring developmental delay
NDIS TV: Lleyton’s loving life on Norfolk Island
Removing gaps between plans
NDIS TV: Jeremiah’s learning key word signing
Web Story: Matthew powers to independence
NDIS TV: Jonty’s back living on Norfolk Island

NDIS webinars on a range of topics are available for viewing on their website: https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/webinars

Government announces plan to improve the NDIS

The government released a plan to improve the NDIS in mid-November, in recognition of persistent shortcomings in the strategies, systems and processes that have been limiting its value to users. Six focus areas were announced:

quicker access and quality decision-making

increased engagement and collaboration

market innovation and improved technology

a financially sustainable scheme

equitable and consistent decisions, and

improve long-term outcomes for people with disability, their families and carers.

NDIA apologises to 2 families waiting months for urgent funding

The seriousness of the shortcomings in the current scheme were highlighted once again less than two weeks after the government’s announcement of the plan for improvement.

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