A strong assessment process is required to move to an aged care system with an uncapped supply of services, industry stakeholders tell this week’s royal commission hearing.
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NDIS has been a bumpy road, review finds
A review of the NDIS recommends legislating for a maximum eight week time frame for plans to be put in place.
Providers encouraged to focus on how they interact with aged care recipients
A change in attitude towards older people is needed to improve care quality, not just additional resources, the aged care minister tells an industry conference.
NDIS ‘like a half-built plane’
The NDIS minister has compared the disability insurance scheme to a half-built plane taking off before it is finished.
Advocacy groups call for NDIS to fund sexual supports
An alliance of 40 disability advocacy groups has signed a statement calling on the government to include sexuality supports in the NDIS.
Aged care inquisitor to lead NDIS review
David Tune has been appointed to conduct a review of the NDIS aimed at cutting red tape and improving service delivery.
NDIS providers welcome price increases
NDIS support co-ordinators and remote providers will benefit from new price increases announced by the federal government.
Collins returns to aged care as Shorten takes on NDIS fight
Julie Collins says she’ll ensure the government responds appropriately to the aged care royal commission after being returned as shadow minister for ageing.
Report provides snapshot of disability services
A new report by the AIHW provides a comprehensive overview of service provision under the National Disability Agreement.
NDIS minister gets cabinet position, aged care misses out
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has put the NDIS at the top of his list for improving government services as he announced a new minister to oversee the fraud-plagued disability scheme.
Newer Australians missing out on NDIS assistance
Disability service providers are failing to connect with people from CALD backgrounds because many are unsure of the support available or don’t know how to access it.
Aged care job ads on the rise
Aged and disability support and aged care nursing jobs are among the top roles contributing to the growth in community services and healthcare sector ads, according to a recent report.
Youth living with disability in aged care need support
Governments have committed an extra $11 billion annually to the NDIS but unless action is taken many young people living in aged care will miss out on the scheme, writes Luke Bo’sher.
Cost of care study needed in wake of ACFI cuts: Siewert
ELECTION: The need for a full and independent review of ACFI is a key issue facing the sector, Greens spokesperson on ageing Senator Rachel Siewert tells AAA.
