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07 Apr

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A new program has been created within the NDIS by the NDIA to provide better support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait islanders with disabilities living in rural and metropolitan areas. This new program will help clients to access the NDIS and to use their plans. The way the program works is by having new workers called Aboriginal Disability Liaison Officers (ALDO’s) work at a local level to help build a better understanding of the NDIS. These ALDO’s are generally members of the communities they work in, understand the cultures and often speak the local languages.   For more information: NDIS article...

31 Mar

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New important legislation has passed that improves the NDIS experience In late March of 2022, the Australian government delivered the most significant improvements to NDIS participant experience since the NDIS was first established in 2013. After 2 years of comprehensive consultation with NDIS participant, their providers, support workers and the broader community this reform that reduces red tape has been approved. It’s thanks to all the advocates for the disability community’s, peak bodies and NDIS providers that worked with the Minister for the NDIS that these have passed in parliament. These reforms reduce the red tape that has affected flexibility for participants, their families and their carers and improving the experience of using and accessing the NDIS. These improvements were originally suggested in the 2019 tune review and have since been built upon. Amongst other things this means that for participants, any changes to their plans can be done without the need for lengthy reviews...

25 Mar

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WHAT IS THE NDIS? The NDIS(National Disability Insurance Scheme) is all about giving you choice and control. NDIS Participants determine how much control they want over management of their funding, supports and providers The NDIS is: • Person centred • Outcome based • Rigorous analysis and evaluation • Dynamic management The NDIS means the Rights of Persons living with disabilities are respected, respect for their worth, dignity and to live free from abuse, neglect and exploitation. The NDIS means: • Changes in the lives of participants, their families and carers – in community and/or employment participation • Quality outcomes – Social inclusion and community connectedness HOW THE NDIS HELPS YOU: The NDIS Supports You in your community. With the NDIS YOU set your own goals. Your goals could be: • Home/living – Becoming more independent • Education/Employment – learning new skills or getting a job • Community access & participation – get more active in your community • Leisure and recreation – improve relationships and make friends To Support...