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NDIS PRICE GUIDE
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DID YOU KNOW:
Respite disappears under the NDIS
You can apply for money to pay a support worker to accompany to events
Non professionals can still be used to provide a service / support but must register with NDIA as a provider so they can invoice them.
You can bring support workers, therapists etc to planning meetings
Over 18s must sign off on their own plan. You may eed to apply for legal guardianship to represent your adult child.
The more medical support letters the better
Tell your current service providers to register with the NDIA.
FAHCSIA and ADHC disappear
Home modifications accepted
iPads and trampoline worth asking for
Transport is a grey area
Disability Support pension not affected by NDIS
You can ask for a different planner of you are not happy

NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME INFO

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New NDIS Provider Toolkit
The NDIA have updated the NDIS Provider Toolkit to create a new and improved, user-friendly online resource for providers and potential providers that takes users through the seven steps of the Provider Pathway. It includes fact sheets, step-by-step guides, videos and interactive eLearning activities.  See https://providertoolkit.ndis.gov.au
The new Provider Toolkit is an accessible online resource. It also contains interactive eLearning activities to help providers, and potential providers, test their understanding of key concepts and assess whether they are ready to register and work with the NDIS.  Some of the key changes are:
  • 'Key Resources' - reference and example documents, and the step by step guides to using myplace provider portal.
  • 'Help and Support' addresses common 'Hot Topics' faced by providers, as well as Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and contact details if providers still need help.
  • A 'Feedback' section has been added for users to say what they like, and don't like, about the Toolkit as a resource.
  • 'Search' function allows providers to type in keywords at the top of each page to find specific information.
A handy navigation guide has been created to assist providers who were familiar with the previous module based toolkit. The guide and further FAQs, can be found at https://providertoolkit.ndis.gov.au/what-different-about-new-toolkit
Self-managing Budgets in your Plan
Here are some questions that can help you work out if you are ready to self-manage:
  • Do you pay your bills on time?
  • Can you review a bank statement and see if there is anything that you have not authorised?
  • Can you keep and organise receipts, bank statements and other paperwork?
  • Can you be firm with someone if you don’t like what they are doing to support you?
  • Do you understand which skills you do and don’t have when it comes to filling out forms or handling money, and do you know who to ask for help?
  • If you want to hire your own staff directly, do you know what the laws are about hiring your own staff?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, then you are ready to consider self-managing part, or all, of your NDIS Budget.  For the complete article, see https://www.ndis.gov.au/participant/self-managing-budgets.html?utm_source=National+Disability+Insurance+Scheme+eNewsletter&utm_campaign=29fa17777b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_01_06&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_85b9cee0c8-29fa17777b-20450985
NDIS Provider one on one Consultation
What?         NSW Sydney Provider Engagement team invites providers to register and attend personalised one on one consultations for NDIS registered service providers and providers becoming NDIS registered. These 25 minute sessions will be held with an NDIS staff member and are designed to answer enquiries and resolve any problems being experiencing. 
Where and When and Registration: RSVP?        Spaces are limited so booking a time slot is required - no walk in's on the day will be accepted. It is advisable to bring service agreements, invoices and your laptop along if applicable.  Email the topics you want to discuss once registered, and inform of any accessibility, interpreting or special requirements.
New NDIS Provider Toolkit
 
The NDIA have updated the NDIS Provider Toolkit to create a new and improved, user-friendly online resource for
providers and potential providers that takes users through the seven steps of the Provider Pathway. It includes fact
sheets, step-by-step guides, videos and interactive eLearning activities. See https://providertoolkit.ndis.gov.au
The new Provider Toolkit is an accessible online resource. It also contains interactive eLearning activities to help
providers, and potential providers, test their understanding of key concepts and assess whether they are ready to
register and work with the NDIS. Some of the key changes are:
• 'Key Resources' - reference and example documents, and the step by step guides to using myplace provider portal.
• 'Help and Support' addresses common 'Hot Topics' faced by providers, as well as Frequently Asked Questions
(FAQs), and contact details if providers still need help.
• A 'Feedback' section has been added for users to say what they like, and don't like, about the Toolkit as a resource.
• 'Search' function allows providers to type in keywords at the top of each page to find specific information.
A handy navigation guide has been created to assist providers who were familiar with the previous module based toolkit.
The guide and further FAQs, can be found at https://providertoolkit.ndis.gov.au/what-different-about-new-toolkit
The new NDIS Price Guides are here!

http://www.disabilityservicesconsulting.com.au/resources/price-guide-update?utm_source=DSC+Contacts&utm_campaign=91770257e9-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_02_20&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_153f43591e-91770257e9-15599635
​Updated NDIS glossary There are a range of terms and phrases that are important for you to know as you work with the NDIS.  The NDIS glossary provides an easy to read word list of terms and their meanings that you might come across. It is available in a range of downloadable formats – see https://www.ndis.gov.au/news/easy-read-word-list.html?utm_source=National+Disability+Insurance+Scheme+eNewsletter&utm_campaign=889ceef700-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_04_26&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_85b9cee0c8-889ceef700-20450985
365 Reasons Why:  The NDIS makes a difference 365 days of the year
The Government and Opposition agree that the NDIS needs to be fully funded but are arguing about how to do this. In a few weeks the situation will be debated in the Senate.  Every Australian Counts is asking you to remind the decision-makers why you need the NDIS to be fully funded. This will put all the responses into a video to be hand-delivered to the Senators.  See http://www.everyaustraliancounts.com.au.
NDIS – Unsure about Where to Complain?
The organisation to complain to is you’re not happy with: