NDIS Latest News

13 February 2018 - Pathway Improvement Update

Information includes how the pilot is progressing re improving the experience people and organisations have with the NDIS

20 January 2017 - NDIS fortnightly newsletter

This newsletter includes info on "what is a plan review", "when will my access request be assessed?, and more

10 November 2017- Q&A - common questions asked by participants and answered by the NDIA

This week's Q&A includes: Is it possible to have hte same planner next year?; can you use a support coordinator if you are self-managed?; How can I get an idea of whether I'll qualify for hte NDIS?

3 November 2017 - Q&A - this regular update from the NDIA includes answers to common questions posed by participants.

Questions in this Q&A include: What is the difference between a Local Area Coordinator and a planner?; After being accepted as a participant in the NDIS, how long until I will be contacted to set up a plan?

18 October 2017 - New NDIS parthway released to improve participant and provider experience

In a press release, the NDIA has released information on a new participant pathway for people and organisations engaging with the NDIS.

25 August 2017- Reviewing and changing a participant's plan

This information relates to how a participant's plan can be review and changed

24 July 2017 - Watch the library of webinars on navigating the NDIS

This library of webinars is useful for people who have not been able to attend NDIS workshops. 

10 July 2017 - Expired plan service gap

You can still access services if there is a gap in your plan where you are waiting for a review and your plan expired. View the fact sheet.

7 July 2017 - Q & A

Questions on accessing the NDIA are answered in this Q&A

31 May 2017 - Queensland regions get early access to the NDIS

Families in IPswich, Bundaberg and Rockhampton will get earlier access to the NDIS. Read more here

08 November 2016 - Plan Review Update

Some NDIS participants that have scheduled plan reviews coming up with have their plans extended. Learn more here.

02 November 2016 - Explaining the new National Disability Insurance Scheme

NDIA strategic Advisor Peter de Natris is interviewed on the ABC Babytalk program about how parents of children aged 0-6 can work with the NDIS to support their children. Listen here

01 November 2016 - NDIS roll out in Queensland

The NDIS continues its expansion across Queensland to include people with disability living in Mackay, Isaac and Whitsundays. Read more here

6 October 2016 - Australia's First National Guideline for Autism Diagnosis

A major study has been launched to develop Australia's first national diagnostic guideline for autism. Read more here

17 March 2016 - Media Statement, Queensland Premier The Hon. Annastacia Palaszczuk & Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Seniors and Minister Assisting the Premier on North Queensland The Hon. Coralee O'Rourke

NDIS agreement reached for Queensland roll out. Read the media release here 

11 December 2015 - Media Statement, The Hon. Christian Porter MP, Minister for Social Services (SA)

NDIS roll-out to change the lives of thousands of South Australians. Read the media release here

10 December 2015 - Measuring outcomes of the NDIS for people with disability.

Click here for the media release

12 November 2015 -  9th Quarterly Report

The 2015-16 Quarter 1 report was released on 12 November 2015. Read it here

10 November 2015 - Queensland NDIS Update

Read the Queensland NDIS update - No.17 here. 

26 October 2015 - NDIS Assistive Technology Strategy

Read the strategy and find out how the NDIS is empowering participants to choose technology that best supports their needs here

23 October 2015 - NDIS Annual Report