DIA RESPONDS TO NDIA DISCUSSION PAPERS

DIA RESPONDS TO NDIA DISCUSSION PAPERS

Disability Intermediaries Australia responds to the NDIA Discussion Papers Disability Intermediaries Australia (DIA) is pleased to inform our members that we provided submissions and responses to the following NDIA Discussion Papers on 23rd February 2021: Access and...
COVID-19 VACCINE ROLL OUT COMMENCES NEXT WEEK

COVID-19 VACCINE ROLL OUT COMMENCES NEXT WEEK

COVID-19 Vaccines roll-out commences Monday 22nd February – Updated information The Australian Government Department of Health is starting phase 1a of the vaccine roll from 22 February 2021. The COVID-19 vaccine is free and voluntary. People who will get...
SUCCESS FOR DIA MEMBERS AT SA WOMAN AWARDS

SUCCESS FOR DIA MEMBERS AT SA WOMAN AWARDS

A DIA Board member, and the founder of a DIA member organisation have been recognised at this year’s South Australian Women Awards. Cassie Day, DIA member and Founding Director of The Carers Place in SA won The All Rounder Award; while DIA Board Member and Founder of...
PRO RATA BILLING IS CONTRARY TO PRICE GUIDE RULES

PRO RATA BILLING IS CONTRARY TO PRICE GUIDE RULES

PRO RATA BILLING ARRANGEMENTS CONTRARY TO PRICE GUIDE RULES This week a DIA member raised concerns after identifying pro rata instalment billing agreements for Coordination of Support (CoS) funding occurring, contrary to the NDIS Price Guide Rules. The identified...
INTERMEDIARIES INCREASE HIGHLIGHTED IN Q2 REPORT

INTERMEDIARIES INCREASE HIGHLIGHTED IN Q2 REPORT

NDIS Q2 QUARTERLY REPORT RELEASED TODAY On 17th February the Hon Stuart Robert released the NDIS Quarterly Report for disability ministers Q2 2020-2021. The report is a summary of how the Scheme performed from 1 October 2020 – 31 December 2020. Key Scheme Highlights...
COVID-19 VACCINES ROLL-OUT: UPDATE

COVID-19 VACCINES ROLL-OUT: UPDATE

The Department of Health will soon release an Implementation Plan for the roll-out of the vaccine to people with disability and disability workers. Key points The Australian Government Department of Health (DoH) is consulting with state and territory governments, and...