NDIS Commission coming soon to Vic, Qld,
Tas, ACT and the NT
Posted on 16 January 2019 It ensures a nationally consistent T approach to NDIS quality and provided in a safe and respectful
safeguards. This helps participants way
he NDIS Quality and Safeguards
Commission will roll out across
Vic, Qld, Tas, ACT and NT from 1 July
2019. The NDIS Commission began
access services and supports that
promote choice, control and dignity.
operating in NSW and SA on 1 July The NDIS Commission works to
2018, WA will transition from 1 July promote safety, quality services,
2020. prevent harm, resolve problems and
NDIS participants have the right to be
identify areas for improvement.
safe and receive quality services from Until the NDIS Commission is in
NDIS providers. The NDIS Commission place in each jurisdiction, NDIS
is an independent agency established participants are covered under their
to improve the quality and safety of state or territory's existing quality and
NDIS supports and services. safeguards systems.
• services or supports that were not
• services and supports that were not
delivered to an appropriate standard.
For more information about the NDIS
Commission, including how to make a
complaint, visit: www.ndiscommission.
gov.au/
You can also complain directly to
the NDIA by phone or completing
a feedback form here: ndis.gov.au/
about-us/contact-us/feedback-
complaints. The NDIA will make sure
If you receive supports in NSW or SA, that your complaint is directed to the
you can raise concerns with the NDIS NDIS Commission where necessary.
Commission about:
Autism Workshops
Autism SA offers a range of Family workshops are presented different workshops for families by experienced professionals from and professionals. These workshops across different teams within the aim to develop participants organisation for participants to understanding of a particular area develop a greater understanding relating to the autism spectrum for through these interactive, engaging families, and to increase awareness and practical workshops. The general e [email protected]
and understanding of autism, along workshops for professionals are a EBL Disability Services
with provide a range of practical useful introduction for people who Endeavour House, Module 5,
strategies that may be beneficial have not attended previous Autism 11 – 15 Fourth Avenue,
when working with individuals on the SA workshops. Mawson Lakes SA 509
spectrum in a range of settings, for
professionals.
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Contact details
t (08) 8252 1000
f (08) 8255 1066
w eblds.org.au
To find out more about these
workshops, visit: www.autismsa.org.
au/training-workshops
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