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Under the new legislation, the NDIA now has more powers when conducting eligibility reassessments. This is a topic that can cause a lot of people anxiety. But knowledge is power. Check out our latest article, answering all your burning questions on eligibility reassessments. https://lnkd.in/gFpuPjnC

The latest changes in the world of Q&S, including the new Digital Compliance Register, NDIS Commission's action plan for intermediaries, NDIS Bill No. 2, conflict of interest, ACCC warning to providers, and so much more. https://lnkd.in/gqTsuqiP

The next NDIS Bill will focus on changes to quality and safeguarding and the NDIS Commission’s compliance powers. Jess explores the 10 measures proposed in the NDIS Commission’s consultation paper. https://lnkd.in/gUZm7j3r

The new NDIS legislation outlines circumstances when the NDIA might raise a debt against participants or providers. In this article, we explore when this might happen, the criteria for the NDIA to waive a debt, review rights, and more. https://lnkd.in/g5pNG6EA

The Specialist Disability Accommodation eligibility criteria are known for being especially complicated. Even by NDIS standards. So Kylie and Brent explore what evidence people need to gather to meet the very specific criteria. https://lnkd.in/gahn_Kwr

Our new series gets into the nitty-gritty of the new legislation to answer some of your burning questions. In this article, we're looking at impairment notices. Including what they are, when participants will start receiving them, how they impact SDA funding and whether they are reviewable. https://lnkd.in/gNp-kd_P

The government is already consulting on compulsory registration for some providers, and we expect more changes to come. Paula and Therese explore practical tips for navigating the registration process (plus 30 days of free access to our gap analysis tool). https://lnkd.in/gGfnXQ-e

We all understand the importance of growing a lived experience workforce. Workers with lived experience bring a unique perspective, which can improve outcomes for participants and the culture of the workplace. If you want to grow your lived experience workforce, but don't know where to start, Kate has some practical tips for creating an inclusive team. https://lnkd.in/gE3iTPz5

The NDIS Commission is having a big news week! On Monday, NDIS Minister Bill Shorten announced the government is pursuing legislative changes to increase the regulator's powers. This was followed by the NDIS Commission releasing a Regulatory Reform Roadmap. We help you wrap your head around what's changing and when.

It seems we can expect another round of legislative changes very soon... These changes appear targeted at increasing the powers of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Including raising the maximum financial penalty for providers to $15m if a participant is harmed in their care. And giving the Commission the power to refer providers for criminal prosecution. We're keeping an eye out for the exposure draft. Expect to hear from us again shortly. https://lnkd.in/gjTnGwbK