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Quality & Safeguarding

Consultation outcomes of mandatory registration papers released!

After months of waiting, we finally have the outcomes of the consultations about mandatory registration for Supported Independent Living and Support Coordination. Therese takes us through what the summary reports said.

Therese Morgante8 min read1 Sept 2025
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Quality & Safeguarding

Consultation open: nationally consistent Community Visitor Schemes

Jess explores the issues facing Community Visitors Schemes and the federal government’s consultation process for establishing a nationally consistent system (FYI - submissions close on 12th September).

Jessica Quilty8 min read30 Aug 2025
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Support Coordination

What you need to know about consumables and Assistive Technology

Getting across the (many!) rules about how to access consumables and Assistive Technology (AT) in the NDIS can be enough to send even the most NDIS savvy person into a stress spiral. So Sally breaks down what you need to know to help participants to access the supports they need and stay compliant.

Sally Coddington8 min read27 Aug 2025
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NDIS News & Analysis

What is the new NDIS Reform Advisory Committee?

The announcement of the appointments to the NDIS Reform Advisory Committee got a bit buried last week. So Sara takes a quick look at what the NDIS RAC is and the role they will play in leading NDIS reforms.

Sara Gingold8 min read27 Aug 2025

NDIS News & Analysis

Breaking: Minister announces new early intervention program

The Minister for Disability and the NDIS Mark Butler today used his National Press Club address to announce $2bn in Federal funding for a ‘Thriving Kids’ program. The measure, designed to rein in NDIS cost growth, will particularly target kids with mild-to-moderate developmental delays and autism.

Sara Gingold8 min read20 Aug 2025
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Running an NDIS Business

Ask DSC: What evidence is required for Short Notice Cancellations?

If a participant asks for evidence that a provider couldn’t find alternative work for a staff member before charging a short notice cancellation fee, what evidence does the provider need to provide? Sally looks at how providers can meet their obligations to both participants and workers.

Sally Coddington8 min read16 Aug 2025

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8 Dec 2023

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