IRG Meeting: Thursday 10 December, 2020 Membership Update The IRG welcomed members and accepted apologies. NDIA Update Gerrie Mitra (NDIA) outlined COVID-19 initiatives introduced to support providers and participants. This included advance payments, direct claiming for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), a state based worker mobility initiative, participant check-ins, allowing claiming for cleaning services and additional self-isolation in case of COVID-19 diagnosis, as well as increases to plan flexibility. Lisa Studdert (NDIA) sought feedback on the recently published consultation papers about Independent Assessments, plan budget development, plan flexibility, and Early Childhood Early Intervention pathways. Gerrie Mitra gave an overview of the...
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The Australian Government remains committed to achieving the best outcomes for all Australians and businesses by delivering essential services and support to those in need as part of our Economic Recovery Plan for Australia. Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, said this commitment is reflected in the 2020-21 Budget, which supports the Government’s tireless work in sustaining and improving the services provided to Australians.
Some Plan Approval and Copy of Plan letters printed between 19 September and 6 October 2020 may have had information printed twice.
The Commonwealth has provided an update on NDIS participants and workforce and COVID-19 for Thursday, 1 October 2020.
Due to planned maintenance, the myplace participant portal will be unavailable from 2.00am to 5.00am Saturday 3 October 2020, Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST).