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NDIS participants are leaving hospital faster than ever before, thanks to improvements made by the Australian Government. NDIS Minister, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP, said the significant reductions were the result of the Australian Government’s dedication to putting people back at the centre of the Scheme.

The Self-Management Advisory Group (SMAG) met for the first time online on 29 November 2024. The focus of the meeting was to establish the group, discuss the draft terms of reference and forward workplan for the group, approach to establishing a co-chair, and next steps in the group’s formation

The Government is ensuring the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is fairer, easier to navigate and person-centred with fresh investments in planning for all participants and commencing design work towards a new early intervention pathway for children under 9.

The Autism Advisory Group (AAG) met 17 December 2024 for the sixth meeting this year. The meeting was held online.

The Government has announced $280 million in funding for the NDIA to develop a more consistent approach to understanding participants’ needs for NDIS supports and $4.527 million over 2 years for the Agency to design a new early childhood pathway to better support children younger than 9 years old.

The NDIA is commissioning an independent review of appropriate NDIS pricing for music and art supports, based on available evidence.