The Department of Social Services has created a Q&A page regarding the NDIS Amendment Bill which may answer some of your burning questions.
As you may have seen, whilst providers wait with bated breath, there has been a significant uproar from the disability community about these proposed changes, and the lack of involvement and consultation with the disability community.
Bill Shorten has released a new video series which busts some of the myths about NDIS reforms.
Mr Shorten chatted with Elly Desmarchelier – a disability advocate and brilliant speaker on disability and the NDIS.
Their first videos are live and linked here:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdU3Brh-OMA
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IhbzGU6q9Jg
Be sure to keep updated about these changes and the key concepts within the Bill and the proposed changes.
There is also an upcoming event that you may not want to miss:
Minister Shorten will be answering questions online at an NDIS Community Catch Up on Wednesday 5 June at 4:00 pm (AEST).
Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/ndis-reform-community-catch-up-online
Join online to ask your questions.
Details are available at www.dss.gov.au/NDISreforms
Easy read available to view here.
Accessibility:
- Auslan – Auslan interpreter will be available.
- Closed captioning – Will be available.
Timezone support:
If you are joining virtually from a different state here are the start times in your local timezone.
- WA: 2:00 pm
- NT: 3:30 pm
- SA: 3:30 pm
- NSW, VIC, Tasmania, ACT: 4:00 pm
We will continue to keep you updated! Follow us and connect for any updates!
Written by Amanda Robinson, B.A., MMentalHealth Prac.
Amanda is a professional with over a decade of dedicated experience in the fields of Mental Health and Disability. Her extensive expertise lies in navigating the intricate landscape of the Disability Sector. She brings a unique perspective to her work, being both a person with lived experience of disability and a compassionate carer. She has a passion for advocacy, making her a staunch champion for the rights and well-being of individuals facing similar challenges.
