SDA Meeting: Tuesday 7 April, 2020
COVID-19 Update
The NDIA provided an overview of measures taken to assist participants receiving accommodation supports and assistance offered to SDA providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
SDA Design Standard
The NDIA received feedback on the SDA Design Standard Implementation Plan. This may be amended due to the disruptions caused by COVID-19.
SDA Rules Amendment
DSS has been working with states and territories to address their concerns with the rules amendment. The process has been delayed due to COVID-19.
National Quality and Safeguards Commission
The National Quality and Safeguards Commission gave an overview of how they are working with providers to ensure they are meeting their obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic, including creating an infection control module for providers.
Robust Working Group
The SDA Robust Working Group provided an update on their work.
Other business
Members proposed a range of topics for future agenda items.