Media releases

The NDIS recognises the passing of Gavin Burner, a valued member of the Independent Advisory Council (IAC). He was also the Co-Chair of the Intellectual Disability Reference Group.

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.

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will introduce changes to NDIS pricing from 1 July 2025 designed to ensure NDIS participants are charged in line with other Australians receiving these supports through Medicare or Private Health Insurance.

Two former National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers in Sydney have been sentenced to jail for offences involving $1.2 million in fraudulent claims, including claims for services never provided to participants. The successful prosecutions were the result of Fraud Fusion Taskforce investigations.

A former National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) staff member was yesterday sentenced following an NDIA and Fraud Fusion Taskforce investigation into their improper access and distribution of protected data.

The latest NDIS Quarterly Report highlights the positive results of NDIS reform to better support all participants, as well as ensure the Scheme’s sustainability for generations to come.