Media Releases by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC
NDIS now supporting 466,000 Australians and their families
The latest National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) quarterly report shows the world first scheme is continuing to grow at a record rate. Minister for the…
Extended crackdown on NDIS fraud
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is extending the NDIS Fraud Taskforce to crack down on dodgy providers and ensure participants get the supports they…
More resources and support for Australians with Motor Neurone Disease
Australians with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) will have better access to essential information through a new website and national information line. Minister for the National…
Covid-19 Disaster support payment boosted
Increased financial support for hundreds of thousands of workers in New South Wales will be available from next week as part of the Commonwealth Government’s…
New research uncovers growing threat of technology-facilitated abuse
A survey funded by the Morrison Government has found the majority of surveyed support workers reported that a lot of the time women seeking support…
Extra $8.9m for NSW and VIC Emergency and Food Relief
The Morrison Government is providing an additional $8.9 million to Emergency Relief and Food Relief providers across NSW and Victoria. Minister for Government Services Senator…
Disability reform Ministers’ meeting on 9 July
I thank all my state and territory ministerial colleagues for their ongoing engagement and commitment to disability policy reform. I also thank the NDIA and…
Recognising the Eight Anniversary of the NDIS
Today marks eight years of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Today we celebrate all eight years of this world-first insurance Scheme which has changed…
Enhanced support for NDIS participants in New South Wales
The Morrison Government is committed to ensuring the safety of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants during the current COVID-19 outbreak in New South Wales…
NDIS COVID-19 vaccine rollout update
More than 42 per cent of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants in residential settings have now received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose. Minister…
$10.1 million to reduce number of younger people in residential aged care
The Morrison Government continues to deliver on its commitment to reduce the number of younger people living in residential aged care. Minister for Senior Australians…
Statement on Australian Foundation for Disability allegations
The allegations raised by the ABC about the Australian Foundation for Disability are very concerning. “On becoming aware of these allegations, I contacted the National…
Launch of the NDIS National Workforce Plan
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Linda Reynolds today launched a national plan to build a more responsive and capable NDIS workforce. Minister Reynolds…
COVID-19 vaccination eligibility extended to all NDIS participants and carers over 16
All National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants aged 16 years and over and carers aged 16 years and over of NDIS participants of any age…
More vaccination options for people with disability
The Morrison Government is establishing dedicated vaccination hubs in key locations to provide additional safe and accessible locations for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants…
Improving support for NDIS participants at risk of harm
The Morrison Government considers any abuse, neglect or exploitation suffered by any National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant to be abhorrent and is committed to…
Personalised Budgets paper outlines proposal for NDIS plans to become more flexible
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC has today released a paper outlining how NDIS participants could be supported…
Enhanced support for Victorians with disability
The Morrison Government is committed to ensuring the safety of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants during the current COVID-19 outbreak in Victoria. In addition…
Inaugural NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner Graeme Head to step down at end of term
I have been informed by Mr Graeme Head, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner, that he will conclude his tenure at the end of his…
NDIS continues to deliver positive outcomes
Today’s release of the latest National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) quarterly report shows the strong participant outcomes from this world first Scheme. “This report recognises…
Guaranteeing access to essential supports and services
The Morrison Government is continuing to guarantee vital supports and services for Australians by investing in the world-leading National Disability Insurance Scheme, the care and…
Morrison Government acts on Disability Royal Commission COVID-19 Report
The Morrison Government has acted quickly to address many of the issues raised in the Disability Royal Commission Public Hearing Report about experiences of people…
Morrison Government moves to protect NDIS from organised crime
Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews and Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Linda Reynolds say the arrests of six people in relation to…
$36 million to support disability employment and community participation
More than 160 organisations across Australia will share in $36 million to run projects to improve the employment prospects of people with disability and increase participation…