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🚨 Act now, secure the future #4aBetterNDIS Since the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) released its pricing announcement, many Support Coordinators say they can't continue supporting people with disability, especially those with complex needs. A Disability Intermediaries Australia survey revealed that Support Coordinators have already closed or are closing with many more to follow. Survey respondents have indicated that hundreds of Support Coordinators services tens of thousands #NDISParticipants are likely to close this year due to new price limits. The sector calls on the NDIA and federal government for urgent action to ensure continued disability services. The NDIA’s pricing approach undermines quality, sustainable services and NDIS reform. Disability Intermediaries Australia has joined other peak bodies (National Disability Services, Allied Health Professions Australia and the CEO Collab) to call on the NDIA and government to take urgent action to secure the future of services for people with disability and create a better NDIS. 👉Secure the future of the NDIS! Urge the Minister for the NDIS and the NDIA to take swift action to adequately price Support Coordination services. Your voice can make a difference – write to them today! 👉 DIA has set up a campaign page with a quick send email function and template at https://lnkd.in/gi_PdieM Join the campaign and use the #4aBetterNDIS #NDIS #DisabilitySupport #SupportCoordination #SupportCoordinator #NDISPricing #FairWorkCommission

🚨 Act now, send an email #4aBetterNDIS. Since the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) released its pricing announcement, many Support Coordinators say they can't continue supporting people with disability, especially those with complex needs. A Disability Intermediaries Australia survey revealed that Support Coordinators have already closed or are closing with many more to follow. Survey respondents have indicated that hundreds of Support Coordinators services tens of thousands #NDISParticipants are likely to close this year due to new price limits. The sector calls on the NDIA and federal government for urgent action to ensure continued disability services. The NDIA’s pricing approach undermines quality, sustainable services and #NDIS reform. DIA has joined other peak bodies to call on the NDIA and government to take urgent action to secure the future of services for people with disability and create a better NDIS. 👉Secure the future of the NDIS! Urge the Minister for the NDIS and the NDIA to take swift action to adequately price Support Coordination services. Your voice can make a difference – write to them today! 👉 DIA has set up a campaign page with a quick send email function and template at https://lnkd.in/gi_PdieM 👉 It's time for all Support Coordinators to be heard. Your voice matters - join the campaign by sending an email through the above link to the NDIS Minister Bill Shorten, Kurt Fearnley and executives of the NDIA to tell them the impacts of the Price Review on you. DIA CEO Mr Jess Harper said "This years price review was a massive kick in the guts. The NDIA got this years price review very wrong with significant consequences that the NDIA clearly not not factor into it's thinking. For half a decade the NDIA has in real terms cut pricing for Support Coordination. Quality and safe providers simply can't continue to rack up losses so they are shutting their doors." #NDIS #DisabilitySupport #SupportCoordination #SupportCoordinator #NDISPricing #FairWorkCommission National Disability Services, Allied Health Professions Australia, CEO Collab

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The NDIA's recent pricing changes are jeopardising the sustainability of vital #SupportCoordination #Services, especially for #NDIS participants with complex needs. According to a survey by Disability Intermediaries Australia, many Support Coordinators are closing their services, leaving tens of thousands at risk. This pricing approach undermines the quality and sustainability of #disability services. We urgently call on the NDIA and the #federal #government to reassess these price limits to secure the future of the NDIS. Please join us in urging the Minister for the NDIS and the NDIA to take swift action to adequately price Support Coordination services. Your voice can make a difference. Credability Systems

🚨 Act now, secure the future #4aBetterNDIS Since the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) released its pricing announcement, many Support Coordinators say they can't continue supporting people with disability, especially those with complex needs. A Disability Intermediaries Australia survey revealed that Support Coordinators have already closed or are closing with many more to follow. Survey respondents have indicated that hundreds of Support Coordinators services tens of thousands #NDISParticipants are likely to close this year due to new price limits. The sector calls on the NDIA and federal government for urgent action to ensure continued disability services. The NDIA’s pricing approach undermines quality, sustainable services and NDIS reform. DIA has joined other peak bodies (National Disability Services, Allied Health Professions Australia and the CEO Collab) to call on the NDIA and government to take urgent action to secure the future of services for people with disability and create a better NDIS. 👉Secure the future of the NDIS! Urge the Minister for the NDIS and the NDIA to take swift action to adequately price Support Coordination services. Your voice can make a difference – write to them today! 👉 DIA has set up a campaign page with a quick send email function and template at https://lnkd.in/gi_PdieM DIA CEO Mr Jess Harper said "It's time for all Support Coordinators to be heard. Your voice matters - join the campaign #4aBetterNDIS" #NDIS #DisabilitySupport #SupportCoordination #SupportCoordinator #NDISPricing #FairWorkCommission

🚨 Act now, send an email #4aBetterNDIS. Since the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) released its pricing announcement, many Support Coordinators say they can't continue supporting people with disability, especially those with complex needs. A Disability Intermediaries Australia survey revealed that Support Coordinators have already closed or are closing with many more to follow. Survey respondents have indicated that hundreds of Support Coordinators services tens of thousands #NDISParticipants are likely to close this year due to new price limits. The sector calls on the NDIA and federal government for urgent action to ensure continued disability services. The NDIA’s pricing approach undermines quality, sustainable services and #NDIS reform. DIA has joined other peak bodies to call on the NDIA and government to take urgent action to secure the future of services for people with disability and create a better NDIS. 👉Secure the future of the NDIS! Urge the Minister for the NDIS and the NDIA to take swift action to adequately price Support Coordination services. Your voice can make a difference – write to them today! 👉 DIA has set up a campaign page with a quick send email function and template at https://lnkd.in/gi_PdieM 👉 It's time for all Support Coordinators to be heard. Your voice matters - join the campaign by sending an email through the above link to the NDIS Minister Bill Shorten, Kurt Fearnley and executives of the NDIA to tell them the impacts of the Price Review on you. DIA CEO Mr Jess Harper said "This years price review was a massive kick in the guts. The NDIA got this years price review very wrong with significant consequences that the NDIA clearly not not factor into it's thinking. For half a decade the NDIA has in real terms cut pricing for Support Coordination. Quality and safe providers simply can't continue to rack up losses so they are shutting their doors." #NDIS #DisabilitySupport #SupportCoordination #SupportCoordinator #NDISPricing #FairWorkCommission National Disability Services, Allied Health Professions Australia, CEO Collab

Dr Darren O’Donovan has published a Conversation article: ‘NDIS reforms are still in limbo. What’s going on, and are people with disability getting enough say?’    In December last year, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) review proposed key reforms to ensure the sustainability of the scheme and improve outcomes for people with disability.    Its recommendations included a shift to an overall funding amount for each participant. It also called for state and federal governments to cooperate in improving support across the lifecycle of disability.    In March, the federal government introduced a bill to implement a limited number of the review’s recommendations.    Dr O’Donovan argues three dynamics in the bill have clouded the original vision of the NDIS review: an uncertain method for calculating budgets for individual participants; the use of legislative instruments that may stifle co-design with disability organisations; and the introduction of bureaucratic powers to prevent rorting that may make people with disability more vulnerable.    “This bill commences a long reform process that can only succeed if it’s based on clarity, accountability and transparency,” writes Dr O’Donovan. “The voices and experiences of NDIS participants and their representatives are key to delivering people-centred reform.”    Read more: https://bit.ly/3zWnCQA    #LaTrobeLawSchool #LaTrobeUniversity #Conversation 

🌟 Exciting News for the CALD community🌟 Participants of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have come together to co-design a groundbreaking Cultural and Linguistic Diversity (CALD) Strategy for the period 2024-2028. In partnership with the National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA) and a panel of 32 organizations, the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has crafted this Strategy based on insights from over 800 voices within the CALD community. This extensive collaboration ensures that the Strategy and the NDIS are equipped to address the needs of nearly 60,000 participants from CALD backgrounds, including those from the Deaf Community, both now and in the future. The Strategy outlines 28 proposed actions over four years, aiming to enhance inclusivity and accessibility within the Scheme and deliver a better NDIS experience for CALD communities. Key actions include providing enhanced guidance to planners, refining processes for NDIS meetings with interpreters, and supporting community activities aimed at raising awareness of the NDIS and reducing stigma around disability in CALD communities. To track progress, the Agency has developed an Action Plan, with translations of the Strategy and Action Plan available in 85 languages, including Auslan and Easy Read versions. Annual public reporting will provide updates on the progress of each action and summarize milestones and engagements. #NDIS #CALD #DisabilitySupport

The #NDIA #NDIS should employ people with disabilities that have abilities and use the services of disability owned businesses; because it is the people with disabilities that know what works and what does not for people with disabilities. #disabilitysupport #disabilityadvocate

Today’s announcement by Minister for the NDIS, Bill Shorten, on the new legislation and major reforms to the National Disability Insurance (NDIS) marks a pivotal moment for the disability community. As WDA calls for genuine co-design, it's crucial we all lean in and listen closely. The concerns raised by PWDA President Marayke Jonkers resonate deeply. The sustainability and viability of the NDIS are not just policy issues; they are about real lives, real needs, and the ability to participate fully in our communities. People with disabilities and NDIS participants are rightfully concerned about how these reforms will impact their lives and the supports crucial for their day-to-day activities. As we move forward, engaging in the consultation process is more important than ever. It’s about ensuring that the voices of those most affected are not just heard but are influential in shaping the outcomes of these reforms. If you have feedback, concerns, or questions about the NDIS reform announcement, I encourage you to reach out to PWDA. Your input is invaluable in making sure the NDIS continues to serve the needs of its community effectively. Let's stand together to ensure these changes reflect our collective aim for a more inclusive, supportive, and accessible future. #NDISReform #DisabilityRights #InclusivePolicy #CommunityVoice