New Practice Standards and Quality Indicators for mealtime management, severe dysphagia management and emergency, and disaster management commenced on 15 November 2021. These amendments makes essential changes to the NDIS Act to improve the support and protections...
On 10 June 2011, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Linda Reynolds launched a national plan to grow the capability and size of the NDIS workforce. The plan will be rolled out from 2021 to 2025 to underpin workforce growth in the NDIS and...
The National Disability Insurance Agency has released guidelines for Early Childhood Supports for the first time. The NDIA’s ‘Early childhood approach’ is for children under the age of seven, with developmental delay, developmental concerns, or disability. This new...
Further to our news update of 4 May 2021, the Department of Health has confirmed it will recognise NDIS Worker Screening clearances for Aged Care providers that are also registered NDIS providers. This change is effective from 16 June 2021, with necessary changes made...
Australia is experiencing considerable growth in the number of businesses and support workers providing services to both NDIS and Aged Care recipients. In recognition of this, the Department of Health is undertaking a review of worker screening requirements and how to...
