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24.01.2022 DIA ALERT NDIA CONFIRM SUPPORT COORDINATION LINE ITEMS IN CORE TO REMAIN INDEFINITELY - PLUS MINISTER EXTENDS SOME COVID19 MEASURES Today, the NDIA has confirmed that the the temporary Support Coordination line items placed within core will remain indefinitely, or at least until the NDIA deliver fully flexible plans.... DIA has engaged with the NDIA on this matter for a number of months and welcomes this decision. Further the Minister has The Minister for the NDIS, The Hon Stuart Robert MP, announced an update to measures introduced earlier this year to ensure NDIS participants continue to access their essential disability supports during the COVID-19 pandemic. This included some measures being extended nationally until February 2021 including: 1 Eligible NDIS participants able to use plan funding to purchase low-cost Assistive Technology, including smart devices (up to $1500); 2 Greater plan flexibility to ensure access to supports; 3 Deep cleaning of residences in the event a support worker returns a positive COVID-19 test; 4 Additional support, including a deep cleaning service, for participants who test positive for COVID-19 or who are required to isolate who live in a Supported Independent Living (SIL) setting; and 5 In Victoria, the continuation of a clinical first response through Aspen Medical for any identified outbreak, which will ensure that infection control procedures, personal protective equipment (PPE) and nursing support is in place for residents and workers, if needed. Click below to find out all the information you need to know

20.01.2022 Disability Intermediaries Australia (DIA) is pleased to announce that Sam Paior, Claire Wittwer-Smith and Yvette (Evie) Naufal have been elected to the DIA Board and will join the existing Board members of Julie Keene (Chair), Elisa James and Billy Kang. Sam, Claire and Evie were elected at DIA’s recent AGM and bring substantial intermediary experience, service and dedication to DIA. DIA Board Chair, Mrs Julie Keene congratulated Sam, Claire and Evie won their election saying...; We are pleased to welcome Claire to the DIA Board and welcome back Sam and Evie as elected Directors. The skills and experience of all three will be very beneficial for our future. Dougie Herd retired from his position on the Board and did not seek re-election. On behalf of the Board, I would like to thank Dougie for his Insightful, witty and invaluable contribution during his time as a director, Julie said.

18.01.2022 DIA ALERT RPMPs TO PROVIDE ABN DETAILS WHEN MAKING CLAIMS From Sunday 25 October 2020, Registered Plan Management Providers will need to include the Australian Business Number (ABN) of providers when submitting a payment claim. DIA has been engaging with the NDIA on this matter to ensure market considerations are recognised.... The myplace provider portal will be updated with: 1 A new column ‘ABN of Support Provider’ in the bulk payment request CSV file; 2 A new ABN field in the single payment request file. ABNs are not mandatory for all businesses, so plan managers will have the option to select an ‘ABN Not Available’ checkbox for single payment requests or leave the field blank for bulk payment requests. DIA has sort clarity from the NDIA and can confirm: The current/old bulk upload template (CSV) will still be accepted for a period of time to allow for RPMPs to transition to the new CSV file. Valid payments from providers without ABNs will not be rejected as a result of this system change. The new Bulk Payment Request template (CSV) can be downloaded from our website, click below. Click below to find out all the information you need to know

16.01.2022 DIA ALERT NDIA RELEASES PLAN MANAGEMENT GUIDE Today, 1st October 2020, the NDIS National Disability Insurance Scheme (#ndia) has released the much-awaited Guide to Plan Management.... The NDIA intended this to be a ‘practice guide’, aimed at informing participants, providers of plan management services, and the wider community. The guide must be read given the broad intended audience, noting that much of the language is pitched more towards participants. Disability Intermediaries Australia welcomes the release of information around Plan Management, particularly given the current lack of information provided by the NDIA. It is important to note that this Guide is not and is not intended to be a Plan Management Framework or Policy Setting, which the NDIA has been promising for the past three years. This is likely to frustrate and disappoint many Providers and the Broader Disability Supports Market. As such Providers must read the document as intended as a high-level information product only. Generally, in DIA’s view, the Guide has a fairly narrow or tight view of the service delivery model of Plan Management. The Plan Management market has in many cases has moved beyond the service structure offered within this Guide to facilitate greater flexibility and a more robust service for participants, as such many RPMPs might find this guide a bit lacklustre. As much of the market will be aware, DIA is targeting the development and introduction of Sector based Standards and Accreditation. DIA sees Sector based Standards and Accreditation the critical pathway forward to formalise a robust, quality driven and outcomes focused Plan Management Service. Disability Intermediaries Australia has reviewed each of the key sections of the Guide and unpacked what it means for RPMPs. Click below to get a copy and find out all the information you need to know

06.01.2022 WE'RE HIRING Do you have excellent policy development, writing and analytical skills? Do you have experience in the Disability Services and/or the NDIS? Are you interested in using your skills to make a difference and help others?... Would you like to join a small, rapidly growing and progressive organisation? THE ROLE: OPERATIONS & POLICY OFFICER DIA is looking for a suitably skilled individual to take on the role of Operations and Policy & Officer, to support member engagement and the development of policy for Plan Management and Support Coordination markets; as well undertaking general administrative duties. To achieve the desired outcomes for DIA, you will need to be a self-motivated, effective team member, a real hands-on doer, that is capable of working unsupervised to develop tools and resources whist engaging effectively with stakeholders. - 12 month (full time) position with the possibility of extension. - Work from home - Melbourne or Geelong. - Reporting directly to the CEO. Click below to find out more!