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The NDIS recognises the passing of Gavin Burner, a valued member of the Independent Advisory Council (IAC). He was also the Co-Chair of the Intellectual Disability Reference Group.

NDIA CEO Rebecca Falkingham is currently on personal leave due to illness. The NDIA Board has appointed Scott McNaughton as acting CEO in line with standard Commonwealth Public Service processes to ensure the continued day to day operation of the NDIS and delivery of work to progress the Government NDIS reform agenda.

The Government has announced $280 million in funding for the NDIA to develop a more consistent approach to understanding participants’ needs for NDIS supports and $4.527 million over 2 years for the Agency to design a new early childhood pathway to better support children younger than 9 years old.

From 3 October 2024, there are some changes to how the NDIS works to bring greater clarity and flexibility to participants. We want to reassure participants that for most people there won't be fundamental changes to how you experience the NDIS right now.

Today, 22 August 2024, the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1) Bill 2024 was passed by the Parliament. The Bill provides the framework to deliver on the NDIS Review’s vision to restore the NDIS to its original intent and deliver better outcomes for Australians with permanent and significant disability within a broader ecosystem of supports.