NDIS Updates
T
he NDIS is providing assistance
with disability need to live more
institutions) is $35,450. This remains
to more than 22,000 Australians
independent lives.
below the expected full Scheme
with disability according to their
latest quarterly report that uses
data from the report to the COAG
Other key findings include:
• 22,281 people with disability had an
approved NDIS plan, at a total cost
Disability Reform Council.
been invested when it comes to
• The cost of the average package
services and equipment Australians
• Participant satisfaction levels with
the NDIS remain high.
For further information visit: www.bit.
of $1,521 million
To date, more than $1.5 billion has
average of $38,600
ly/NDIS-Quarterly-Report
(excluding residents of large
Upcoming events
April
Cost: $75 per person | Register online at:
SCIA Independence Expo
www.bit.ly/NDS-Awards
Friday 15 – Saturday 16 April 2016 | 10am – 4pm
Australian Technology Park, Sydney
The SCIA Independence Expo is the premier Expo for
people with physical disabilities. There will be amazing
products, equipment and technology on display and
information packed workshops. People can explore
For more info head to: www.bit.ly/More-Info-NDS
May
Disability at Work 2016 | Framing the Future
Monday, 30 – Tuesday 31 May
National Convention Centre, Canberra
lifestyle options like travel, sport, art and music. There
The Disability at Work conference will focus on
will also be opportunities to socialise and enjoy fun
developing employment options for people with
activities over the Expo’s two days.
disability. It is designed for employment service
Entry is free for everyone - people with physical
disabil