Media Releases
Support lists boost clarity for NDIS participants and providers
The Hon. Bill Shorten MP has today released the final lists of what NDIS participants can and cannot spend their funding on.
Changing of the guard at the NDIS Commission
Minister for the NDIS the Hon. Bill Shorten MP has thanked outgoing Acting NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner Michael Phelan APM for his outstanding contribution to the NDIS Commission over the last six months, as new Commissioner Louise Glanville and Associate Commissioner Natalie Wade prepare to take the helm from tomorrow.
Ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability 2024
Ambassadors for the 2024 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) have officially been confirmed.
Ensuring NDIS participants can access the best supports – pilot initiatives
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will pilot two new initiatives under the Agency’s new Quality Supports program, to deliver high quality services to vulnerable participants.
New NDIS providers receive grants to co-design new payment options
The Albanese Government is trialling a new approach to paying for disability supports to ensure National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants receive high quality supports that produce meaningful outcomes.
New digital features making Medicare easier
Minister for Government Services the Hon. Bill Shorten visited the Services Australia service centre in Bankstown today, in the same shopping centre where former Prime Minister Paul Keating, then Treasurer, opened the first Medicare office 40 years ago in 1984.
Support for tomato industry workers
The Australian Government is working closely with the South Australian Government to support tomato industry workers stood down due to the impacts of tomato brown rugose fruit virus, and ensuring their financial wellbeing is a priority in what is a difficult time for them and their families
New Independent Pricing Committee to shape the future of NDIS pricing
Minister for NDIS the Hon Bill Shorten MP has established an Independent Pricing Committee (the Committee) to review the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) pricing approaches and recommend changes designed to lead to a higher quality and sustainable disability provider market.
New Auslan News Pilot to support the Deaf community
The Albanese Labor Government is reinforcing its commitment to inclusion and accessibility with the launch of a new pilot, delivered in partnership with Deaf Connect and SBS.
Disability Reform Roadmap showcases Government plans for disability reform
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening its commitment to accountability and transparency in delivering landmark disability reforms through the release of the Disability Reform Roadmap for 2024 and 2025.
Civil proceedings commenced against Irabina personnel
The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Government Services, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP, is today announcing civil penalty proceedings have been commenced against former senior staff at Irabina Autism Services in Victoria.
Seeing Eye Dogs graduation celebrates life-changing connections
Vision Australia Seeing Eye Dogs held its annual graduation ceremony today to celebrate the life-changing connections between 42 handlers and their Seeing Eye Dogs who successfully completed their specialised training.
Retirement of Ray Griggs, Secretary of the Department of Social Services
Today, Ray Griggs AO CSC, Secretary of the Department of Social Services has announced his retirement from the Australian Public Service.
Services Australia advocate support service helping vulnerable people
A pilot program giving community legal advocates a secure and streamlined channel through to Services Australia to support their most vulnerable clients is being lauded by participants.
Stronger registration to begin for NDIS sector
The Albanese Government is progressing a new registration system for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that will better support participants through stronger regulation of providers.
Distinguished former public servant to join NDIA board
The Australian Government has today announced the appointment of Dr Ian James Watt AC to the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board.
New Medicare Urgent Care Clinic for Maribyrnong
The Albanese Government has delivered a Medicare Urgent Care Clinic (Medicare UCC) in Maribyrnong to give provide better access to high quality and free, bulk-billed health care.
Online appointment bookings roll out nationally for Services Australia
Minister for Government Services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill Shorten MP is urging Australians to skip the queues in Services Australia service centres and use the new national online booking system.
NDIS watchdog answers call to safeguard scheme
A significantly strengthened National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission banned a record number of dodgy providers and received a historic number of complaints about NDIS supports and services last financial year, bolstered by a funding boost from the Albanese Government.
$3.7 million towards new Changing Places facilities
People with disability are set to benefit from 31 new accessible bathroom facilities, thanks to the Australian Government’s $3.7 million investment into the next stage of the Changing Places initiative.