Media Releases
NDIS watchdog delivering results and building trust
The Albanese Government’s significant investment in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission), more than doubling its workforce and fixing the phone and IT systems, is delivering results and building trust amongst the disability sector.
New pilot to improve access to affordable assistive technology
A new program which trials recycling disability support equipment aims to help save hundreds of millions of dollars in government funding each year.
Protecting the NDIS: Fraud fusion taskforce marks two year milestone
The Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT) has revolutionised the fight against criminals who try to steal government payments from those who need it most.
Jailtime after record $7.5m Medicare fraud bust
A 38 year old Melbourne resident been sentenced to 5 years and 4 months in jail for stealing a record $7.5 million from Medicare during a 6-month long fraud spree.
NDIS Taskforce exposes providers ripping off NDIS participants
The Albanese Government is continuing to crack down on unfair participant pricing with the NDIS Fair Price and Australian Consumer Law Taskforce (The Taskforce) receiving almost 3,000 complaints since its inception.
Landmark investment in Services Australia delivers major improvements for all Australians
New performance data from Services Australia shows the Albanese Government’s investment in service delivery is paying dividends.
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission issuing record fines and banning orders
A strengthened NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (the NDIS Commission) is taking action against unscrupulous providers doing the wrong thing by NDIS participants and issuing a record number of fines at $4 million and penalties in 2023–24, which sees a six-fold increase on the previous year.
NDIS $1 billion dollars better off than forecast, Scheme on track to hit growth target
Reforms led by the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Bill Shorten MP are contributing to Scheme expenditure in the world-leading Scheme being $1 billion lower than forecast in the 2024-25 Budget.
Criminals jailed as crackdown on multi-million dollar NDIS rorting continues
Three people have been jailed in New South Wales for their roles in a multimillion-dollar defrauding of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), in a week NDIS Minister, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP announced further measures to crackdown on rorts.
Federal Court allows NDIS Commission to commence civil action against Irabina
The Minister for the NDIS and Government Services, the Hon. Bill Shorten, has today confirmed that the Federal Court of Australia has granted permission to the Commissioner of the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (the Commissioner) to commence civil penalty proceedings against Irabina Autism Services (Irabina), following a hearing on Friday 18th October 2024.
Check now: Aussies owed $241 million in unpaid Medicare benefits.
Over $241 million in unclaimed Medicare benefits is ready to be paid to more than 930,000 Australians who haven’t provided their current bank details to Medicare.
Diabetes Australia joins Melbourne City's Support Service Hub, Project 614
Diabetes Australia is the latest support service to join a suite of Government and non-government services helping those in need in the heart of Melbourne.
Release of Centrepay Discussion Paper Report
The Australian Government is considering comprehensive customer and stakeholder feedback on the Centrepay program, following extensive consultation with the community.
Add your organ donor card to the myGov app wallet
People can now add a digital copy of their organ donor card to their myGov app wallet for a new and convenient way to store and access this important document.
Major increases to penalties and criminal offences planned for NDIS providers
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Government Services the Hon. Bill Shorten MP has today announced the second part of NDIS legislation Getting it Back on Track Bill, which will significantly increase protections for Scheme participants and workers, as well as improve the quality and safety of supports for all participants.
More Government services under one roof on the Gold Coast
Government services are now more accessible for people on the Gold Coast, with citizenship testing now available at Services Australia’s Biggera Waters Service Centre.
Flood affected Kensington residents call for action
The Minister for NDIS and Government Services and local Member for Maribyrnong Bill Shorten called on Melbourne Water to take immediate action to address widespread community concerns following the reclassification of Kensington Banks as a high-risk flood zone.
Criminals sentenced as Taskforce catches million-dollar fraudster
Three people have faced court for defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) while another disability provider awaits sentencing as the Fraud Fusion Taskforce (FFT) clamps down on criminals looking to exploit the Scheme.
$4.67 million invested in NDIS knowledge and skills
The Albanese Government has committed $4.67 million in new grants which go towards improving the knowledge and skills of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, providers and workers.
New digital tool to support Care Sector planning
Disability and aged care providers will have access to new data about supply and demand for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and aged care services thanks to the launch of the Care Sector Demand Map.