The Federal Government has announced reforms to improve Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) for NDIS participants.
Grants of up to $20,000 is available to 100 not-for-profit organisations to redevelop their website, with 27 charities already given funding.
NDIS participants will now have better access to employment support funding. The NDIA will host a free webinar on 21 February 2019 to provide more information on how participants can get employment supports in their plans.
The new Price Guide (effective 1 February 2019) for NDIS providers has been released.
The NDIA issued a media release reassuring continued support for people with autism.
The Federal Government is now accepting applications for National Disability Conference Initiative grants, which offers $315,000 funding. Applications close on 20 February 2019.
Following a six-week trial, the new National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) website has been launched.
Peak body National Disability Services (NDS) has challenged the government to deliver on the benefits promised under the NDIS for the most vulnerable members of our community.
Victorians with disability will now have better advocacy support through the Disability Advocacy Futures Grants program.
The NDIA has outlined some of the implemented / planned improvements for the NDIS participant and provider pathways.