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The NDIS has introduced a temporary measure to further support participants during the COVID-19 pandemic, with those in lockdown areas no longer needing to use their support funding to pay someone to cook and shop for them.

Public feedback is now invited on draft legislation to deliver a better experience for NDIS participants.

NDIS participants who are yet to have their COVID-19 vaccine are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. A COVID-19 vaccine will help to protect you, your family and people you care for.

Eligible NDIS providers, with workers who live or work within 12 Sydney local government areas, can now claim a payment to support their disability workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

The Independent Advisory Council gave the NDIA advice on how to work with the sector and participants in a different way. We will be holding many workshops and meetings with the Council, and disability representative and carer organisations to get this right.

The NSW Government has extended the deadline for disability workers aged 16 years and over who live or work in a local government area (LGA) of concern to receive at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine to attend work.