Tag Archives: NDIS

What NDIS provider registration means for you

From July 2026, all Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers will need to be registered with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. Able is already a proud registered provider, so nothing changes for your day-to-day supports. But this change strengthens the system around you, and that’s good news. Why NDIS provider registration matters NDIS registration isn’t […]

Understanding the Changes to Short Term Respite

A teal graphic showing a simple outline map of Tasmania with coloured location pins marking service sites. On the left, text lists current vacancies: Supported Independent Living in Brighton, Howrah, New Norfolk, Old Beach and Warrane; Respite in Kingston, Lutana and Rocherlea; and Day Services in Moonah, Mornington and Newnham. Along the bottom are icons for phone (1300 080 777) and email (hello@ableaustralia.org.au

The NDIA has updated the rules for Short Term Accommodation (STA). It is now called Short Term Respite (STR), a name that better reflects its purpose. What is Short Term Respite? STR gives you and your family or carers a short break from daily support. It includes help with everyday needs like personal care, meals […]

Recent news reports about some NDIS providers

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Recent news reports about some NDIS providers Media Statement: 5 June 2024 As a client or family member of someone who uses the NDIS, you may have seen recent reports in the news about ‘large-scale fraud’, with some providers spending NDIS participant money or NDIS package funds inappropriately. At Able Australia we are also concerned […]

Positive Behaviour Support launches in Queensland

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We are excited to announce we are expanding our Positive Behaviour Support service to Queensland. Our Positive Behaviour Support Practitioner Ashley has moved from Melbourne up to Queensland. We sat down with Ash to ask him a few questions about Positive Behaviour Support. How do you assist our clients? By using a whole of life […]