Resources
National Standards for Disability Services (NSDS) and their application in the National Panel of Assessors (NPA) Program – Evidence Guide
This Guide is part of the NSDS Resource Package for the NPA Scheme. It aims to help NPA providers and Certifying Bodies to understand and apply the National Standards to the work of an NPA provider.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 16 April 2024
This communique provides a summary of the advisory committee's meeting on 16 April 2024.
NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce – Terms of reference
Read the terms of reference for the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce.
Young Person (12 to 18 years) Comprehensive Health Assessment Program (CHAP) – Annual Health Assessment for People with Intellectual Disability
The Comprehensive Health Assessment Program (CHAP) is an evidence-based tool for conducting annual health assessments for people with intellectual disability in Australia. This version of the CHAP is for young people aged 12 to 18 years.
Getting the NDIS Back on Track – Changes to the NDIS Act
The final report of the Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS Review) was released in December 2023. The NDIS Review looked at how the NDIS was designed, how it works, and how to make sure it can continue into the future.
NDIS reforms – Easy Read
This Easy Read document provides information on the changes to the NDIS.
NDIS Amendment – the Bill at a glance
NDIS Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track – No. 1) Act 2024. The Amending Act at a glance.
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NDIS Review Town Hall Adelaide
NDIS Review Town Hall Adelaide
Summary of the Australian Government Progress Update on the Disability Royal Commission
This document provides a summary of the full Australian Government Progress Update on the Disability Royal Commission.
Australian Government Progress Update on the Disability Royal Commission
This Progress Update provides an overview of how the Australian Government is considering the Final Report, and what processes and consultations we are undertaking prior to formally responding to recommendations.
NDIS Review Town Hall – 5 March 2024 (Adelaide)
The Department of Social Services and members from the NDIS Review Panel held a discussion about the NDIS Review in Adelaide on 5 March 2024.
Joint Statement on the responses to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability
Disability Ministers have released a joint statement on responses to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
COVID-19 vaccination – Disability provider alert 1 March 2024
This alert contains updates for disability service providers about the COVID-19 vaccination rollout.
Advisory Committee for the COVID-19 Response for People with Disability – Summary of outcomes 13 February 2024
This communique provides a summary of the advisory committee's meeting on 13 February 2024.
ILC Outcomes Framework
The Outcomes Framework is an important part of the Performance Measurement Framework (PMF). It describes the changes to people’s lives that each program stream will create.
DRMC communique – 9 February 2024
The Commonwealth, state and territory Disability Ministers met on 9 February 2024. This document provides a record of the meeting.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix F – Change of Service Coordinator form
Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this form to apply to change a coordinator.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix E – Change of Needs Application Form
Form for submitting a Change of Need Application to the Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix D – Individual Support Package (ISP) template
Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this template to create an Individual Support Package for their clients.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix G – Change request: client exit form
Disability Support for Older Australians service providers must use this form when transferring a client to another provider.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix H – NDIS Registration Exemption Form
Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators must use this form when applying for NDIS registration exemption under the DSOA Program.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix C – How to fill out the ISP template
Further information to help Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators fill out the Individual Support Package (ISP) template for their clients.
DSOA Program manual – Appendix B – Useful resources
A list of useful resources and contacts for DSOA Program carers and service providers.
Disability Support for Older Australians Program – How to Complete a Change of Needs Application
This fact sheet provides information to assist Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators with completing a change of needs application for DSOA clients.
Disability Support for Older Australians Program manual
This program manual is a guide for Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) service coordinators and clients.
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