Update on South Australian NDIS
Transition 2018
As the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in South Australia nears completion, the
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has provided an update on the progress for transition of State and
Commonwealth disability clients to the NDIS.
T
he transition period is a unique For this reason, it is important not This means people will continue
period in the life of the NDIS. to rush the process of transitioning to receive support from the South
State clients to the NDIS. Australian and Commonwealth
The NDIA is dedicating all available governments until they have a
resources to complete planning for planning meeting and approved
State and Commonwealth clients in NDIS plan.
Never again will the number of new
participants be entering the NDIS in
such a compressed timeframe.
The NDIS has continued to roll out
according to the timelines set out in
the bilateral agreement and is now
South Australia as soon as possible.
available to all ages in all geographic All existing State clients that were
locations in South Australia. unable to be transitioned fully by
As at 31 December 2017, more than
15,000 participants had approved
plans in South Australia. This is
30 June 2018 will have had their
access to the Scheme determined by
this date.
It is important to reinforce there will
be no loss in continuity of service.
The NDIA greatly appreciates your
assistance and patience as we
jointly undertake this significant and
important change for people with
something to celebrate, with large The focus from that date has and numbers of participants gaining will be on developing quality plans access to supports they have never with participants over the following received before, sparking new growth six months. It is expected planning and innovation in a diverse and for State clients will be completed For more information visit: https://
by 31 December, 2018 and that ndis.gov.au/about-us/our-sites/SA/
However, due to a number of planning for Commonwealth clients transition.html
factors including the challenge of will be complete by 30 June 2019 as identifying appropriate Partners in originally scheduled.
thriving market.
the Community to support planning
outcomes at the required pace, the
transition of State clients will take
The South Australian government has
agreed that they will maintain current
disability in South Australia to ensure
that their transition is a high-quality
experience.
Contact details
t (08) 8252 1000
funding arrangements to their clients f (08) 8255 1066
and providers until participants w eblds.org.au
receive an approved NDIS plan. e [email protected]
the ultimate priority is a high-quality The Commonwealth will continue EBL Disability Services
planning experience and outcomes to fund its programs in line Endeavour House, Module 5,
for participants, including the ability with the scheduled transition of 11 – 15 Fourth Avenue,
to meet with an NDIS planner or LAC “ Commonwealth clients into the NDIS Mawson Lakes SA 509
face-to-face. during 2018-19.
longer than originally scheduled.
Both the NDIA and the South
Australian Government agree that
”
We partner and advocate for our community to overcome
challenges to fulfill aspirations and provide peace of mind
16 EBL QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER