The Hon Stuart Robert MP
Latest Media Releases
Applications open for share in $8.8 million NDIS Transition Assistance Funding
The Morrison Government is helping businesses get National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)-ready with $8.8 million available through the second round of NDIS Transition Assistance Funding. There are 440 grants, worth up to $20,000 each, available in this latest round.
Government awards $65m in NDIS information grants to help connect and build up disability community
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, has today announced more than $65 million to assist Australians with disability, their families and carers to more easily access high-quality and up to date information about living with disability. The grants awarded under the NDIS’ Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC) National Information Program, will increase the accessibility, quality and consistency of information via national platforms over the next three years.
Federal-State cooperation continues NDIS build with improvements in transport, mental health and justice
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (DRC) met today for its second meeting for 2019 in Sydney, New South Wales. DRC maintained momentum in resolving long-standing issues regarding the interface between the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and mainstream service systems.
Latest Speeches
Access 2019 - Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACCA) Conference
Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, opened the Access 2019 - Association of Consultants in Access Australia (ACAA) Conference, where he confirmed the government’s committed to cutting red tape for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) to ensure timely advice is provided to the market about participant eligibility and housing type and location.
Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) Conference 2019
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert today announced a six-month recovery plan with initiatives to resolve delays and backlogs experienced by children with disability in accessing Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) supports through the NDIS.
Latest Transcripts
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Interview on ABC News regarding NDIS review to cut red tape and wait times
David Tune AO PSM has been appointed to conduct a review of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislation and rules, which in turn will inform the development of the Morrison Government’s promised NDIS Participant Service Guarantee.
Interview on ABC Radio Melbourne regarding NDIS review to cut red tape and wait times
David Tune AO PSM has been appointed to conduct a review of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislation and rules, which in turn will inform the development of the Morrison Government’s promised NDIS Participant Service Guarantee.
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