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NDIS Act Review and PSG Terms of Reference
The purpose of this review is to assess the operation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act), with a focus on streamlining National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS; the Scheme) processes and removing red tape for participants and providers.
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability fact sheet
On 5 April 2019, the Prime Minister and Minister for Families and Social Services, announced the establishment of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Letters Patent – Terms of Reference
On 5 April 2019, the Prime Minister, the Hon Scott Morrison MP, and Minister for Families and Social Services, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, announced the establishment of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS report – NDIS ICT Systems
The Australian Government welcomes the report of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (the Committee) Inquiry into NDIS ICT Systems (the Report).
Australian Government Response to the Joint Standing Committee – Provision of Assistive Technology under the NDIS
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (the Committee) released a report into the provision of Assistive Technology (AT) under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in December 2018.
Review of implementation of the National Disability Strategy 2010–2020
As part of the development of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031, the Department of Social Services engaged the Social Policy Research Centre of the University of New South Wales to undertake an independent, targeted review of implementation of the National Disability Strategy 2010–2020.
Specialist Disability Accommodation Pricing and Payments Framework Review: Final Report
Specialist Disability Accommodation Pricing and Payments Framework Review: Final Report
NDS 2010–2020 Second Progress Report to the Council of Australian Governments 2016
The 2016 Progress Report was the second progress report under the National Disability Strategy 2010–2020.
ICSS Service Blueprint
The Integrated Carer Support Service (ICSS) Service Blueprint describes the service components (and their relationship) that the Government will put in place to operationalise the ICSS. The blueprint is designed to provide guidance to those organisations who will support the delivery of the ICSS.
Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme final report June 2018
The Australian Government welcomes the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (the Committee’s) report to the Inquiry into the Provision of Hearing Services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) September 2017.
NDIS Appeals Operational Guidelines
Operational Guidelines are also available as an adjunct to the DSS’ Program Guidelines, for the NDIS Appeals. The Operational Guidelines provide more specific information about the program, and should be viewed in conjunction with DSS Program Guidelines.
Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee – Transitional Arrangements for the NDIS
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (the Committee) inquiry: Transitional Arrangements for the NDIS examines a range of issues affecting participants and providers of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Australian Government response – Provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health condition
The Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS Inquiry into the provision of services under the NDIS for people with psychosocial disabilities related to a mental health condition was tabled in the Senate on the 2 March 2018.
Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee – Provision of hearing services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Australian Government welcomes the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (the Committee) interim report, Provision of hearing services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), September 2017 (interim report)
Australian Government response to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee Report
On 29 November 2016, the Senate referred the following matter to the Senate Community Affairs References Committee for Inquiry and report: The delivery of outcomes under the National Disability Strategy 2010–2020 to build inclusive and accessible communities.
Australian Government response to Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS report – Accommodation for people with disabilities and the NDIS
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme report: Accommodation for people with disabilities and the National Disability Insurance Scheme was developed as part of the Committee’s review of the implementation, administration and expenditure of the NDIS.
Guide to Completing the Notice of Intention to Obtain a Certificate of Compliance against the National Standards for Disability Services
All Australian Government funded Disability Employment Services and Australian Disability Enterprises must be independently certified against the National Standards for Disability Services as legislated in the Disability Services Act (1986).
COAG response to the independent Review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013
In July 2015, the Australian Government (in consultation with State and Territory governments) commissioned Ernst & Young (EY) to conduct an independent review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth) (NDIS Act).
An evaluation of the Young Carer Bursary Program – Final report
This report documents the findings of the Young Carer Bursary Program (YCBP) evaluation and their implications. It is intended that this report will aid the identification of positive outcomes achieved by the YCBP as well as any opportunities for improvement.
An evaluation of the Young Carer Bursary Program – Summary report
This report summarises the findings and implications of the full report on the evaluation of the Young Carer Bursary Program (YCBP).
NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework
The NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework is designed to ensure high quality supports and safe environments for all NDIS participants.
The Applied Principles and Tables of support to determine the responsibilities of the NDIS and other Service systems
Our vision is for an inclusive Australian society that enables people with disability to fulfil their potential as equal citizens.
National Standards for Disability Services – Self assessment worksheets
These worksheets have been developed for service providers to assess their compliance with the National Standards.
National Standards for Disability Services Indicators of Practice and Examples of Evidence for NDAP agencies
This table lists examples of evidence that NDAP agencies can use as a reference in support of their conformity with the National Standards for Disability Services.
Quality Assurance for Disability Advocacy and Employment Services – Information for people receiving support
This booklet explains quality assurance, and the auditing of advocacy agencies funded under the National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) and disability employment services. It explains the auditing process, the role of the audit team, and the role people receiving support can play in the audit.
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