Media releases

Media release

12/12/2017

NDIS arrangements confirmed for WA – Focus must be on smooth transition and building workforce

Today’s announcement that WA will adopt a Commonwealth-administered NDIS under a new Bilateral Agreement ends months of uncertainty for the disability sector.

Media release

4/12/2017

Disability sector under pressure after 18 months of NDIS transition

Business confidence in the disability services sector has dampened after the first 18 months of transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS),

Media release

19/10/2017

Productivity Commission delivers recommendations for a better NDIS

The Productivity Commission has echoed many of the calls of the disability sector in its final report into the Review of NDIS Costs released this morning.

Media release

18/10/2017

Disability service providers welcome improvements to NDIS experience

Disability service providers and the people they support will be relieved to hear that action is being taken to improve the experience of the NDIS.

Media release

12/06/2017

NDIS prices continue to fall short

Dr Ken Baker: “This is a disappointing result – at a time when the supply of disability supports must expand to meet demand without compromising quality.”

Media release

26/05/2017

Disability sector committed to a zero tolerance approach to abuse and neglect

Federal Labor has today outlined their policy to establish a Royal Commission into violence and abuse against people with disability.

Media release

26/05/2017

Speed must not compromise quality of NDIS in Queensland

NDS welcomes a decision from the Commonwealth and Queensland governments that sees hundreds of Queenslanders with disability gain early access to the NDIS.

Media release

25/05/2017

Collaborative new approach for Autism launched by government

Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services Jane Prentice has announced a collaborative approach to better support people with Autism.