Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

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…

Increased COVID support for NDIS workers in Victoria

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

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

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

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…

Morrison Government cracks down on NDIS fraud

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

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

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

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

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

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

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

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…

Interview on 6PR

Transcript by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

E&OE LIAM BARTLETT: The National Disability Insurance Scheme is back in the news again today, mainly because of the ever- increasing costs that the scheme…

New Monthly Data Shows Continued NDIS Growth

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

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…

Interview on ABC Radio National Breakfast

Transcript by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

E&OE FRAN KELLY: The Morrison Government is taking steps to speed up the COVID vaccine rollout to Australians living with disability, which has been, of…

Expanded Vaccine Access for NDIS Participants

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

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

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

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

Media Release by Senator the Hon Linda Reynolds CSC

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…