Message from the Commissioner
Hello and welcome to the NDIS Commission’s final Provider Newsletter for 2024.
As we approach the festive season and the New Year, we reflect on a busy year across the NDIS sector.
This month, we celebrated International Day of People with Disability, with the theme ‘Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future’.
Associate Commissioner Wade and I are deeply committed to ensuring the NDIS Commission continues to be led by the voice and experience of people with disability.
A key opportunity throughout 2024 has been the Federal Government’s reforms of the NDIS. Just over 12 months ago, the Independent NDIS Review panel released its groundbreaking report which included multiple recommendations and actions to make sure people with disability are at the centre of the NDIS and to restore trust, confidence and pride in the Scheme. That report set off a reform process that is currently underway and includes changing the way the NDIS Commission regulates.
As the regulator, the NDIS Commission’s role is to enable participants to know their rights, and to support providers to deliver high quality and safe services and supports, through resources and education.
A key priority for 2025 is to progress these reforms to improve the quality and safety of support being delivered to NDIS participants. The reforms on the agenda for 2025 include:
- The proposed changes to the NDIS Act (Bill No.2), which will strengthen the deterrence and compliance powers of the NDIS Commission.
- Mandatory registration for platform providers, support coordinators and Supported Independent Living (SIL).
- A new regulatory model for self-directed supports.
You can find more information on how you can participate in these reforms below.
The NDIS Commission continues to support you and your workers through our education and information resources, and registration and screening services.
Your role within the sector is important, and we will continue to partner with all providers to ensure we can deliver impact for NDIS participants.
We will remain vigilant about providers failing to support participants and we will take the necessary and appropriate action where it’s required.
I wish you a happy and safe festive season and New Year.
Thank you to those working across the holiday period; your commitment and efforts are vital in delivering and maintaining services and supports to participants over this time.
Commissioner Louise Glanville
