Media Releases
New NDIS Commission leadership
Minister for the NDIS the Hon. Bill Shorten MP today announced Louise Glanville as the new Commissioner of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission, taking over from Acting Commissioner Mike Phelan APM.
NDIA and Fraud Fusion Taskforce intensifies investigations to catch crooks
A recent series of early morning raids, payment locks and increased prosecutions on suspected fraudulent and criminal National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers is showing Labor’s crackdown on frauds and rorts is having big results.
Critical NDIS legislation becomes law
Landmark legislation to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) passed Parliament today, fulfilling the Albanese Government’s commitment to legislate important changes called for by the Independent Review of the NDIS and the disability community.
Joint statement on Proposed Amendments to NDIS Bill
The Albanese Labor Government and the Council for the Australian Federation (CAF) have in the past 24 hours agreed to significant changes to enhance co-governance arrangements, rulemaking and approval processes for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Meeting of the Interim Services Australia Independent Advisory Board
On 17 June, the Interim Services Australia Independent Advisory Board held a second joint meeting with the Digital ID Expert Panel, who provide advice to the Minister for Finance, Women and the Public Service. Also at the 18 June forum, members had the opportunity to workshop the initiatives Services Australia is taking forward in response to the Robodebt Royal Commission—focussing on the themes of service delivery, vulnerability, and debt policy.
myGov app popularity growing
The myGov app has reached two significant milestones, with more than 5.6 million people now using the app to sign in to myGov more than 122 million times in the past 18 months.
Trust exchange drives secure digital services
In an address to the National Press Club in Canberra today, the Minister for Government Services, Bill Shorten, announced the Albanese Government is developing ‘brand new and world leading’ digital infrastructure.
Neuroinclusion Program recruiting in Adelaide
The Government is recruiting people who are neurodivergent in Adelaide.
Building a stronger disability workforce
The Australian Government is investing in the future careers of disability workers by announcing $375,000 in grant funding for a recruitment initiative and leadership diploma, which aims to upskill young people entering the disability workforce.
Australian’s invited to have their say on Government services
Australians are encouraged to have their say on the future of government services through a new online survey.
Improving clarity on NDIS supports
A clear definition of NDIS Supports which outlines what will and won’t be funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will provide greater clarity for people with disability and strengthen the Scheme, NDIS Minister the Hon. Bill Shorten said.
NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce delivers independent advice on NDIS regulation
The Australian Government has today published the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce’s independent advice to Government on a proposed system of regulation for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers and workers.
Register as a donor today – lives depend on it
The Albanese Government is encouraging more people to register as organ and tissue donors this DonateLife Week.
Joint statement on Australian, State and Territory response to the Royal Commission into violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of people with disability
On behalf of the Australian Government and all state and territory governments, Disability Ministers have released the Joint Australian, State and Territory Response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Government response to the Disability Royal Commission
The Albanese Labor Government has today released its initial response to the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability.
Services Australia delivers 900,000 claims, reduces call wait times
Hundreds of thousands of Australians are having their Centrelink and Medicare claims processed faster, with wait times slashed across the board.
Building greater NDIS choice and control in WA
A new trial site in regional Western Australia is set to provide a foundation for the future commissioning of services delivered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and improve access to supports for people in rural, remote and First Nations communities.
New Hearing Australia Board Member
The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Minister for Government Services, the Hon Bill Shorten, has announced the appointment of a new NSW based member of Hearing Australia’s Board, Ms Loretta Di Mento.
$4.5 million trial to streamline care and support services in Far North Queensland
Rural, remote, and very remote communities in Far North Queensland (FNQ) will benefit from a $4.5 million trial to explore a new, connected, and integrated model of care and support services.
Expert advisory group to help guide the NDIA on co-design and improvements to the NDIS for children and their families.
A new expert advisory group featuring some of Australia’s most respected early childhood experts will help shape improvements to the experience of children and their families in the NDIS.