13/10/2021
We are looking forward to bringing this event to the sector.
Aged Care and Disability Sector Sustainability Conference
This conference brings together Leaders from the Aged Care & Disability Sector in WA to facilitate a conversation around Sustainability.
03/06/2021
Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety was established on 8 October 2018. It is looking into the quality and safety of Australian Government-subsidised aged care.
https://agedcare.royalcommission.gov.au/
31/05/2021
Aged Care Quality Bulletin #28 – April 2021
https://www.agedcarequality.gov.au/news-centre/newsletter/aged-care-quality-bulletin-28-april-2021 %20prevention%20and%20control%20still%20a%20key%20focus
30/05/2021
NDIS Data - This data highlights where the Scheme is progressing and areas for continued focus, so we can continue to improve outcomes for participants.
https://ndis.gov.au/news/4890-latest-ndis-data-now-available?fbclid=IwAR29zL4faqImVUKlfKDSQBogsj8nAf_qqW8HXSJnYzYr1OHLrn-Tg8WDHBM
23/05/2021
NEW OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES
New Operational Guidelines for Supported Independent Living (SIL), Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) and Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) are now available.
https://ndis.gov.au/news/4888-new-operational-guidelines?fbclid=IwAR2sYwjuJpOQjsUQD8UPuVMWKqX50AFr18Xhz4CPRn74MvDH-4mbc48MwGw
18/05/2021
Then and now for providers in WA.
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) is an independent government body that works to improve the quality and safety of NDIS services and supports, investigates and resolves problems, and strengthens the skills and knowledge of providers and participants.
https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/document/1931?fbclid=IwAR1U_n_DhMTxfFi_s_ITTUA_2QRHfKTwT6JDM2DcWzr3mNAqQui5DlUWZyw
16/05/2021
Delivering the NDIS plan: Flexibility in transport funding for NDIS participants.
NDIS participants will be able to flexibly use their plan’s core support funding to claim service provider costs associated with transporting participants to and from NDIS funded community-based activities.
https://ndis.gov.au/news/4318-delivering-ndis-plan-flexibility-transport-funding-ndis-participants?fbclid=IwAR187rrY1_K4dJ0PsUwE_rU1qtP5LrtP7e6mZFmLq8OBk02UWQlFqBwENPI
13/05/2021
NDS acting State Manager, Sarah Fordyce, summarises the current COVID-19 situation in Victoria.
Sarah's Soundbite: COVID-19 in Victoria
Acting State Manager, Sarah Fordyce summarises the current COVID-19 situation in Victoria and outlines the new Safer and Stronger initiative.
11/05/2021
Facts about the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (the NDIS Commission) is an independent government body that works to improve the quality and safety of NDIS services and supports, investigates and resolves problems, and strengthens the skills and knowledge of providers and participants.
https://www.ndiscommission.gov.au/document/781?fbclid=IwAR1_PcRyXhMNUt0cKRMl6bra8bB8YCNT95YWgNvhI4M3_6IKnm8vppsMQQE