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Honours for disability community

The NDIA would like to extend their congratulations to members of the disability community who have been acknowledged in this year’s Australia Day honours.

December monthly summary

The monthly summary helps show how the Scheme is progressing over a shorter time frame. You can read the December Monthly summary.

Changes to temporary COVID-19 arrangements for meal preparation and delivery, cleaning services and SIL

We’re making changes to meal preparation and delivery, and supported independent living temporary COVID-19 measures.

Grant opportunity for disability conference organisers

Grant opportunity opened on 4 January 2022

Consultation summary report for interventions for children on the autism spectrum

As part of the NDIA’s commitment to be more open and transparent, we are pleased to share with you the results of our consultation on interventions for children on the autism spectrum.

COVID-19 rapid antigen test (RAT) eligibility and claiming

From 23 December 2021, eligible supported independent living (SIL) participants and providers can claim up to $12.50 per rapid antigen test (RAT) when a support worker is required to undergo COVID-19 testing to safely deliver supports to a participant.