Remove state filters
Global Menu
Main Menu

Latest News

News update
17/04/2024
News update

Important DES Update for NDS members

DSS notifies DES providers about underpayments due to a system error; DES peaks write to the Minister and DSS requesting urgent action on the new DES.
News update
17/04/2024
News update

New Guide for Disability Support Workers says “Stay off your phone!”

Advocacy WA, with VALiD in Victoria, has released new resources on what people with disability expect from their support workers when in the community.

Focus on SIL cost containment continues

Person using a calculator

23/09/2020

In a just released consultation paper, the NDIA identifies four problems they see occurring in Supported Independent Living (SIL) funding decisions:

Short-term changes to address these problems are outlined. These are:

These changes, when taken together with those implemented from July, are substantial. The Agency continues to say that the high and increasing cost of SIL is the main impetus for these reforms. The consultation paper notes:

Can't sign in? Become an NDS member today

  1. Create a website account
  2. Follow the emailed verification link
  3. Complete your membership application
Join now