Disability and carer resources

A list of our resources – including apps, audio and video resources and other publications – related to disability and carers.

Resources

S44(5) Management of Funding Rule – Summary

The National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act) is the law that sets out how the NDIS works. Section 46 states NDIS funds must be spent on NDIS supports and in line with a participant's plan. The NDIA must make a decision under section 44 about any risks that section 46.

NDIS legal instruments explained

NDIS legislative instruments are laws made under the NDIS Act, that add extra details about how the NDIS works.

DRMC communique – 1 November 2024

The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 1 November 2024 in Adelaide, SA. This document provides a record of the meeting.

Community Visitors Schemes Review

There are currently 6 Community Visitor Schemes for people with disability operating across Australia, one in each state and territory except Western Australia and Tasmania. Each scheme operates differently and separately from the others.

What’s new and what’s different fact sheet

This fact sheet sets out the differences between the previous Disability Services Act 1986 (DSA) and the new Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023 (DSI Act).

Section 33 Instrument – Summary

The NDIS Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Act 2024 will commence on 3 October. We are calling it the ‘Amending Act’. The Amending Act introduces the idea of funding amounts, funding components and funding periods
and allows the Minister to make a new instrument under section 33(2E).
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