Category: Disability Services

South Australia has introduced new laws that will regulate the use of restrictive practices by NDIS providers.

Queensland has implemented a nationally consistent NDIS worker screening system, strengthening its legislative framework for disability related worker screening.

Victorian Parliament has set up a new scheme for the registration of disability workers and students.

New exemptions in South Australia have been introduced relating to background check requirements for disability service workers.

Amending regulations have recently confirmed that ‘suitably qualified persons’ are included in calculating the number of educators required to educate and care for children in centre-based services operating under the National Quality ...

As Victoria prepares to transition to the NDIS, several amendments have been made to the Disability Act 2006 (Vic) to reflect NDIS standards, in relation to restrictive practices, information systems and community visitors.

The new Complaints Management Rules require all registered NDIS providers to implement a system to manage and resolve complaints about the supports and services they provide.