SUCCESS FOR DIA MEMBERS AT SA WOMAN AWARDS

SUCCESS FOR DIA MEMBERS AT SA WOMAN AWARDS

A DIA Board member, and the founder of a DIA member organisation have been recognised at this year’s South Australian Women Awards. Cassie Day, DIA member and Founding Director of The Carers Place in SA won The All Rounder Award; while DIA Board Member and Founder of...
PRO RATA BILLING IS CONTRARY TO PRICE GUIDE RULES

PRO RATA BILLING IS CONTRARY TO PRICE GUIDE RULES

PRO RATA BILLING ARRANGEMENTS CONTRARY TO PRICE GUIDE RULES This week a DIA member raised concerns after identifying pro rata instalment billing agreements for Coordination of Support (CoS) funding occurring, contrary to the NDIS Price Guide Rules. The identified...
INTERMEDIARIES INCREASE HIGHLIGHTED IN Q2 REPORT

INTERMEDIARIES INCREASE HIGHLIGHTED IN Q2 REPORT

NDIS Q2 QUARTERLY REPORT RELEASED TODAY On 17th February the Hon Stuart Robert released the NDIS Quarterly Report for disability ministers Q2 2020-2021. The report is a summary of how the Scheme performed from 1 October 2020 – 31 December 2020. Key Scheme Highlights...
COVID-19 VACCINES ROLL-OUT: UPDATE

COVID-19 VACCINES ROLL-OUT: UPDATE

The Department of Health will soon release an Implementation Plan for the roll-out of the vaccine to people with disability and disability workers. Key points The Australian Government Department of Health (DoH) is consulting with state and territory governments, and...
VICTORIA – CIRCUIT BREAKER LOCK DOWN

VICTORIA – CIRCUIT BREAKER LOCK DOWN

VICTORIA FIVE DAY CIRCUIT BREAKER LOCK DOWN: WHAT INTERMEDIARIES NEED TO KNOW Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has announced a five-day lock down in response to a coronavirus cluster outbreak. What does this lock down mean for Support Coordinators? DIA has confirmed...