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BREAKING: The new NDIS™️ Legislation has dropped!
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has finally announced details of the new legislation.
You may or may not have received an SMS from the NDIS™️ about the new legislation coming into effect tomorrow, 3 October 2024. This is part of a major reform announced by outgoing NDIS Minister Bill Shorten, aimed at clarifying what the NDIS will and won’t fund.
The changes introduce an official list of excluded items and services that will no longer be supported by the NDIS. These include:
- Drugs and alcohol
- Sexual services
- Rent, food, and holidays
- Lifestyle treatments such as tarot card readings, reiki, hypnotherapy, sound healing, somatic therapy, cuddle therapy, and wilderness therapy
- Mainstream services such as homeschooling and prescription drugs available through the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS)
As Minister Shorten stated, "At long last, there will now be a central list of what NDIS participants can spend their money on and what they can’t spend their money on."
For more detailed information, you can review the official announcements here:
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NDIS Minister’s Announcement on the reform, including the official lists of what the NDIS will and won’t fund: NDIS Support Lists - NDIS.gov.au (NDIS).
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NDIS Legislation Updates, detailing the changes brought by the "Getting the NDIS Back on Track No. 1" Bill: Changes to the NDIS Act - DSS.gov.au (Department of Social Services).
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Full List of Excluded NDIS Supports, providing clarity on what items are no longer supported, such as sexual services, drugs, holidays, and certain lifestyle treatments: NDIS Guidelines on Excluded Supports (NDIS).
Our best tip is to seek legal and compliance advice as you get your head around the changes, on very short notice from DSS and NDIS, about what services NDIS providers can provide, and what is no longer supported, and the impact to participants, carers and your business.
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Stand Out in the NDIS Field: Sharpen Your Brand and Attract More Customers
Are you a registered NDIS™ provider looking to attract new participants in light of the upcoming legislation changes on 3 October 2024?
With these changes, now is the ideal time to upgrade how you present your business to the world. Stand out from the competition and connect with potential clients who will soon need your services.
👉🏽 Join us for a free webinar where you will learn strategies to refresh your brand and elevate your business success. Don't miss this opportunity to make a lasting impression and grow your customer base.
Date: Wednesday 16 October 2024
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM AEDT (Sydney time)
Speakers:
- Dr. Julie Gibbons from Brandiwork - Learn what makes a brand memorable and how to create a consistent, compelling presence.
- Tania Gorry from Whole Warrior Network - Will give a brief update about the NDIS™️ reforms and what this means for the competitive NDIS™️ provider landscape.
What You’ll Learn:
- Your Brand is Not a Logo: Discover how to make your brand top of mind with your audience.
- Know Your Niche: Understand what your clients are really looking for and how to connect with them on a deeper level.
- Refine Your Brand Elements: Enhance your colour palette, fonts, logo, and copywriting to project the right image.
- Implementation Tips: Use these elements consistently across social media, presentations, and more to create a brand that sticks.
- Brand Style Guide: Create a simple guide to keep your brand on track, even if you have a team or assistants.
Live Brand Audit: One lucky attendee will receive a live review of their brand, focusing on social media. Get actionable insights and recommended tools to enhance your brand presence.
Don’t miss this opportunity!
Register now and attend this LIVE webinar for FREE! Transform your NDIS™ brand and attract the clients you want.
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Dani Domjan, IHelpU, Registered NDIS Provider
You have been the most consistent mentor Tania. All my other mentors in the NDIS field have disappeared and no longer exist!
Registered NDIS Provider
You're Invited!
We’re excited to invite you to our monthly interagency meeting held within our exclusive Warrior Community group where we’ll dive into the latest NDIS™️ reforms and what they mean for you and your business. With so many changes happening, this is your chance to stay ahead, learn from others, and keep your business thriving!
🗓 Next meeting:
Tuesday 5 November 2024
10 am - 11:15 am AEDT (Sydney time, a reminder ⏰ daylight savings will be in effect)
We'd love you to attend LIVE and join the discussion. We have many subscribers and appreciate you are busy. A replay is also provided.
Contact us by return email if you're interested in being a guest speaker at one of our monthly Interagency Meetings.
Come join us and feel the Warrior spirit! 💪
What a month! There has been a lot happening in the disability field with more to come. We'd love to hear your comments and thoughts by return email or via our live newsletter landing page comments.
Yours in Warrior Spirit,
The Whole Warrior Network Team
www.wholewarriornetwork.com.au
A community development project by www.wholewarriorsolutions.com.au
Just a heads up: the info in this newsletter is for general purposes only. We do our best to share reliable content, but make sure to do your own research and think about how it might impact you or your business before taking any action!
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