Supporting Potential

NDIS changes, using change management techniques gives confidence

I have been a little quiet on the blog front lately. This wasn’t a deliberate decision, but now looking back, I think I needed time to reflect on all the noise to be able to really consider the changes. I think it’s where I got a bit lost and frankly overwhelmed.

NDIS service providers facing court – Part 2

In the light of the recent price guide and the rhetoric that quality will suffer, we are going to continue our analysis of the current litigation against NDIS Service Providers (part 1 available here) We have to remain vigilant on the quality and safeguarding mechanisms we are implementing.

NDIS service providers facing court

The NDIS continues to be uncertain and turbulent. NDIS Providers are rallying for an increase to the price guide and the reintroduction of complex payments. But in my view, this isn’t the biggest crocodile in the water. It’s quite possibly the baby with the mumma lurking behind.

NDIS analysis paralysis

This fortnight in the realm of NDIS we are not going to look at a single provider, but at the complex web of reviews, analysis and maintaining the status quo. We have been assured time and time again that “The Government is dedicated to creating a safe and inclusive Australia, where all people with disability are supported to thrive”

The NDIS Price Guide 2024 / 25: Pushing more providers to bankruptcy?

So, it is the last working day of the financial year. Why would you expect more than 6 working hours of notice on what you can charge for your services in the new FY? The headlines from the new NDIS price guide

Who is regulating the NDIS commission?

Today’s insight from the realm of the NDIS comes from a support provider for individuals with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities. This provider is noted for their diligent reporting of incidents, but they’ve been encountering issues with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission’s delayed responses, sometimes taking years to close submissions (5 years is the longest I’ve seen).

Supported Independant Living (SIL) Best Practice

It’s the calm before the storm, but it’s looking like so many service providers are currently paralysed. Regardless of the likely increased oversight, we are still seeing repeated news stories and NDIS civil proceedings showing very clearly that SIL best practice is not currently occurring.