Media Releases by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC
More than $10 million in provider non-compliance redirected back to NDIS participants plans
More than $10 million of incorrect or non-compliant payments from National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers has been identified since July. The Morrison Government is…
Increased COVID-19 support for NDIS workers in South Australia, Queensland and Tasmania
Eligible NDIS providers in Queensland (Qld), South Australia (SA) and Tasmania will be able to claim a one-off payment from the NDIA for support workers…
Legislation improving the NDIS for participants
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…
Legislation to better protect NDIS participants from risk of harm passes Parliament
Today the Morrison Government passed legislation to better protect National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants from the risk of abuse, neglect or exploitation. The National…
Increased COVID support for NDIS workers in the ACT and WA
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
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…
COVID-19 vaccination rates among NDIS participants continues to increase nationally
Almost 75 per cent of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in shared residential accommodation are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, with numbers for participants…
Increased COVID support for NDIS workers in Victoria
Eligible NDIS providers in Victoria will be able to claim a one-off payment from the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) to cover costs for support…
Boosting care sector jobs for Indigenous Australians
The Morrison Government has launched A Life Changing Life, a new campaign to encourage Indigenous Australians to start a career in the care and support…
NDIA and Pharmacy Guild work together to boost NDIS vaccination rates
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and The Pharmacy Guild Australia have joined forces to make it easier for NDIS participants to book and access…
Release of draft Disability Royal Commission Report on disability vaccine rollout
The Government acknowledges the publication of the draft Commissioners’ Report on Public Hearing 12 – the experiences of people with disability, in the context of…
Morrison Government cracks down on NDIS fraud
The Morrison Government’s strong commitment to protecting Australians living with a disability has been underlined, with the arrest of man for allegedly defrauding the NDIS…
WA Senator addresses UN Committee
WA Senator Linda Reynolds has addressed the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, highlighting the risks of unwittingly encouraging child slavery and…
Participants voice is central to building a better Scheme
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants will have greater opportunities to have their say in building a better scheme, through the new Participant Engagement Panel…
Additional vaccination support available for NDIS participants
The expansion of the national vaccination rollout, as well as tailored support measures, are providing more options for people with disability. All Australians, including NDIS…
NDIS participants in lockdown areas to gain greater flexibility for meal preparation and shopping supports
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has introduced a temporary measure to further support participants during the COVID-19 pandemic, with those in lockdown areas no…
Consultation opens on National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislation reforms
Public feedback is now invited on draft legislation to deliver a better experience for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. Minister for the National Disability…
Additional vaccination support for eligible NDIS workers in NSW LGAs of concern
Eligible National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers, with workers who live or work within 12 Sydney local government areas, can now claim a payment to…
More support for people with disability and COVID-19 vaccinations
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC today announced an expansion of financial payments available to providers supporting…
New Monthly Data Shows Continued NDIS Growth
New data shows that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues to grow, with the world-first reform now providing disability support to more than 472,000…
Expanded Vaccine Access for NDIS Participants
All National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants aged 12-15 years will be able to receive a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine from this Wednesday, 25 August. All NDIS participants…
New supports for NDIS participants to find specialist housing
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC has announced two new Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) advancements for NDIS…
Financial Support for NDIS Providers in Sydney
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers in Sydney COVID-19 hotspots will be supported by temporary financial assistance measures to ensure people with disability continue to…
A Life Changing Life in the Care and Support Sector
Australians looking for a diverse and rewarding job will be encouraged to consider care and support work in a national campaign launching today. The care…
13 August Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting
Today I was delighted to host my third Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting. My sincerest thanks to my state and territory Ministerial colleagues for their…