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CEO update: Greater certainty needed for sector in financial crisis

Ahead of the federal budget, providers seek financial security for the disability sector.
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PACE refinements on the way to reduce issues for providers

As the NDIA bring in system improvements and sector consultations, NDS publishes a deep dive into PACE and its issues, with troubleshooting advice.

AAP: Disability advocates urging the Morrison government to fix rollout

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17/04/2021

The AAP reports that disability accommodation providers and residents were supposed to be included in the first phase of the national rollout, which targets the country's most vulnerable.

NDS's CEO, David Moody spoke on behalf of members, saying the sector is keenly awaiting the result of Monday's national cabinet meeting in the hopes a tangible plan is developed to get the rollout back on track.  He understands that it is a huge logistical exercise.

"That said, we are frustrated, very frustrated, and concerned about the lack of vaccine going into people's arms which should have been under phase 1a," Mr Moody told AAP.

"The reason why the disability sector was identified for priority access for the vaccine is because we know, based upon research, that people with disability often suffer much harsher impacts as a result of getting COVID-19.

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