Over the past month, a number of media reports have followed the investigation into the disgusting and degrading way Ann Marie Smith died in South Australia as well as other cases where people with disabilities have died or been seriously neglected while in the care...
The NDIA continues to provide people with disabilities and their family members or nominees with many opportunities to self-manage the participant’s funds. From what I have seen during the past year, this continues to be an attractive option for many people....
The NDIS Quality Indicator Guidelines are the basis for assessments and audits of businesses and organisations working with and supporting Australians with disabilities. During the last few of years, I have audited many services that have a clear intent to provide...
One of the indicators in the NDIS Quality Indicator Guidelines refers to the organisation’s quality management system and the role of continuous improvement, reviews and updates throughout all aspects of service delivery activity. This means that improvements and...
It is well-known that the NDIS encourages people with disabilities and/or their nominees to self-manage their NDIS funds. Since 2016, there has been a 900% increase in the number of people self-managing, and the 2017-2018 NDIS Annual Report states there are...