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This statement provides an update on a cyber incident that occurred in April 2023 involving the unauthorised access of personal information held by HWL Ebsworth in relation to certain NDIS participants, prospective participants, their families and carers, and staff who were involved with NDIA legal matters represented by HWL Ebsworth. This statement does not relate to a new or different event.
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What we talked about Topic 1: NDIA Gender Equity Strategy The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is currently developing a Gender Equity Strategy (the Strategy) to address gender disparities within the Scheme. According to the latest NDIS Quarterly Report, 38% of current participants in the Scheme are female, 1% are other, and 60% are male. To ensure the Strategy is grounded in lived experience and expert insight, the NDIA is in the process of engaging with several stakeholders, including members of the Independent Advisory Council who identify as female, and Women With Disabilities Australia among others. The Agency is consulting...
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These extensions ensure continuing support to people with disability and NDIS participants, as NDIS reforms continue to improve the Scheme to deliver better outcomes for participants.
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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.
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