The release of the final report on NDIS Provider and Worker Registration taskforce.
The taskforce has recommended 4 types of provider registration:
- Advanced registration for high risk supports such as behaviour supports and group homes.
- General registration for medium-risk supports such as personal care, high-intensity personal activities, community access and therapy where there is a lot of one to one supports.
- Self-directed Support Registration for participants who contract all of their supports directly.
- Basic registration for lower-risk supports.
NDIS have not provided a response as yet to this report. At Forward and BrightSky, we are fully registered across all of our services and take pride in offering the highest quality, transparent services for all participants.
The Taskforce also made recommendations about a Worker Registration Scheme, which should include:
- Public register of workers with identification verification.
- Requirements for training, qualifications, and on-going professional development.
At Forward, we understand the importance of ensuring all staff are trained in the needs of our clients. All support workers undergo intensive training on commencement and regular refresher training throughout the year. We know that this is important for ensuring the highest quality of care to clients.
End Housing Discrimination
The Physical Disability Council of NSW marched on Parliament House on Tuesday 6th August to present a letter asking for all new developments to meet the Silver Livable Housing Design Standards. Lack of appropriate and affordable housing for people with a disability is discriminatory and the Council are calling on the NSW government to help end this issue. In our work, we see the difficulties faced by clients trying to access appropriate housing include step free access, accessible bathrooms, wider doorways and assistive technology ready. To read more, check out: New South Wales – Building Better Homes