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NDIS provider charged over alleged fraud

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Last week the Australian Federal Police (AFP) executed search warrants across three premises on the Sunshine Coast, following an investigation by the National Disability Insurance…

Landmark strategy to support Australians with disability

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

A transformative new strategy supported by targeted action plans and a robust outcomes framework will help drive change for people with disability over the next…

Improving the National Redress Scheme

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

More survivors of institutional child sexual abuse will now be eligible to receive redress as the Morrison Government delivers on its commitment to expand Funder…

Alignment of regulations across care and support sectors

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Work to align regulation across the aged care, disability and veterans’ care sectors will significantly improve quality and safety for participants and consumers.    The…

$85 million to strengthen families in the NT and APY Lands

Media Release by Senator the Hon Anne Ruston

The Australian and Northern Territory governments are delivering a joint initiative to better support families in the NT and Anangu Pitjantjatjara Yankunytjatjara Lands, South Australia,…

Keeping kids safe: Day for Daniel 2021

Media Release by The Hon Michelle Landry MP

Today marks the 17th annual Day for Daniel – Australia’s largest day of action which raises awareness of child safety by honouring the legacy of…

Legislation improving the NDIS for participants

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

This week the Morrison Government introduced legislation to improve the experiences of participants, their families and carers of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The…

Increased COVID support for NDIS workers in the ACT and WA

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Eligible NDIS providers in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and Western Australia (WA) will join those in New South Wales, the Northern Territory and Victoria…

Increased COVID support for NDIS workers in NSW and NT

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

Eligible NDIS providers in New South Wales and the Northern Territory will join those in Victoria in being able to claim a one-off payment from…