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NDIS Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) Reference Group Communique - Meeting, Tuesday 19 March 2019 Conflict of Interest Management The Chair acknowledged written conflict of interest declarations received from members and reminded all members of the continuing requirement to update declarations as necessary. SDA Reference Group Terms of Reference Review The members discussed and reviewed the terms of reference and confirmed they were acceptable for the time being. Members noted that the terms of reference can be modified in future if required. Limited Cost Assumptions Review The Chair invited members to provide feedback on the terms of reference for the upcoming...
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IRG Meeting: Thursday 10 December, 2020 Membership Update The IRG welcomed members and accepted apologies. NDIA Update Gerrie Mitra (NDIA) outlined COVID-19 initiatives introduced to support providers and participants. This included advance payments, direct claiming for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), a state based worker mobility initiative, participant check-ins, allowing claiming for cleaning services and additional self-isolation in case of COVID-19 diagnosis, as well as increases to plan flexibility. Lisa Studdert (NDIA) sought feedback on the recently published consultation papers about Independent Assessments, plan budget development, plan flexibility, and Early Childhood Early Intervention pathways. Gerrie Mitra gave an overview of the...
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The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is committed to providing the specialist disability accommodation market with the information it needs to foster continued growth.
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Laura Scurr’s mission to empower women living with a disability to gain meaningful employment after securing her own makes for a remarkable resume. Determined and driven, Laura, who was born with cerebral palsy, has overcome life and employment obstacles on the way to achieving her goals. From business ownership and hospitality to mentoring, Laura, 34, has done it all. Now also a disability advocate, Laura said it was becoming a NDIS participant in 2017, which placed her on a path to success. “Before the Scheme came along, I had nothing,” she said. “I’d received no support during childhood or my...