In February 2020, the NDIA released a discussion paper to ask for your feedback on the DPP. Read our summary of the 31 responses received and planned next steps.

The NDIA has released an updated Operational Guideline and several resources to give participants, providers and assessors clearer guidelines about assistance animals funding requests.

Providers in WA now have more time to transition to the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission). The WA Department of Communities Disability Services Provider Panel re-opened registration on 1 July 2020 and will continue to accept new applications until tender closure date, 18 September 2020, 5pm AWST.

Victoria-based NDIS Partners in the Community Link Health and Community (Link) and Latrobe Community Health Service (LCHS) have decided to merge. The NDIA is working closely with both organisations to ensure continuity of service for children and families living in these areas.

Due to planned maintenance, the myplace participant portal and provider portal will be unavailable from 8.00pm to 10.00pm on Saturday 27 June 2020, Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).

We’re seeking nominations from participants, families and carers to help improve our policies, services, templates and more. It’s all part of our Participant First Engagement Initiative, which sees us listening to participants about the best ways to improve our approach.