Luke Michael, Friday, 14th June 2019 - National Disability Insurance Scheme participants could soon get funding for a broader range of health-related supports following a major Administrative Appeals Tribunal decision.…
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 1st May 2019 - The leadership of the National Disability Insurance Agency has been thrown into limbo after the sudden resignation of CEO Robert De Luca.The NDIA board was informed of De Luca’s immediate…
Luke Michael, Thursday, 31st January 2019 - Disability service providers are being encouraged to take part in new research to help close market gaps in the National Disability Insurance Scheme.Researchers at the Centre for…
Luke Michael, Thursday, 24th January 2019 - A lack of data is hampering growth in the disability sector, according to the peak body for service providers.National Disability Services CEO Chris Tanti told Pro Bono News providers…
Maggie Coggan, Monday, 10th December 2018 - A pricing-arrangement shake up for National Disability Insurance Scheme service providers working with people with complex needs has been met with caution by some providers who…
Luke Michael, Monday, 12th November 2018 - Disability advocates say they will be closely watching an independent assessments trial to ensure it achieves its stated aims of fairer access and planning decisions for National…
Luke Michael, Monday, 22nd October 2018 - The National Disability Insurance Scheme needs to release more market data so providers can offer services where help is needed most, a new report says. The Centre for Social Impact’s…
Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 17th October 2018 - Peak autism bodies say while new national diagnosing standards will help people with autism get better support, the autism community needs to closely watch how it affects access …
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 25th September 2018 - Choice and control for National Disability Insurance Scheme participants is at risk due to critical workforce shortages and inadequate market supervision, a parliamentary committee…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 11th September 2018 - A mother says she faces a “devastating” loss of short-term accommodation for her son with disability, and is calling for greater access to this support under the National Disability…
Luke Michael, Tuesday, 28th August 2018 - The federal government is increasing the National Disability Insurance Agency’s staff cap, as part of a suite of workforce changes designed to deliver a “better experience” for …
Luke Michael, Wednesday, 8th August 2018 - Labor’s pledge to remove the arbitrary National Disability Insurance Agency staff cap has been welcomed by disability advocates, who say they do not want any more money spent on external…