NDIS Minister Media Release
BREAKING NEWS! 16 September 24
NDIS has set compulsory registration for selected NDIS providers to begin soon!
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NDIS MINISTER BILL SHORTEN'S MEDIA RELEASE – 16/9/24
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten declared forthcoming changes to the registration system for certain service providers within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The new requirements, directed at improving safeguards for participants, will mandate that platform providers, support coordinators, and Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers register with the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission.
This is part of an extensive effort to strengthen regulatory oversight following recommendations from the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce. The call for compulsory registration for all providers delivering high-risk services was carried out in August 2024, with the Taskforce’s Final Report.
In OCTOBER 2024, the government plans to initiate consultations with the disability community on these rule changes.
Minister Shorten stressed that the purpose of these changes is to improve the quality and safety of NDIS support, ensuring that participants receive reliable and well-regulated services.
The consultation process will also address key definitions related to self-directed support and NDIS providers.
“The Commission will progress Rule changes to mandate registration for Support Coordination, Platform Providers and SIL. Consultation on these changes will commence in OCTOBER. The new Rules will allow for a period of transition to the new mandatory registration arrangements.”
Bill Shorten, Department of Social Services
The timeline for complete implementation is left unclear, but a transition period will allow affected providers time to adapt. This development marks one of the most significant regulatory shifts in the NDIS space, towards stronger protections for people with disabilities while maintaining choice and control for participants
For further details, check out the NDIS Minister's media release or the Taskforce’s Final Report
Imminent NDIS Registration Mandates: What Non-Registered Support Coordinators Should Know Before Rushing to NDIA to submit their application. The future changes in the NDIS regulatory landscape can be troubling for non-registered support coordinators and psychosocial recovery coaches. Then again, it is important to make clear the facts regarding the potential for delayed registrations and changes in the structure of these roles.
To begin with, the process for NDIS registration can certainly be lengthy, on occasion, requiring up to three years for approval. Nevertheless, with the new push for mandatory registration of certain roles, including support coordinators and platform providers, the timeframes could become more structured as the government implements a new system.
Furthermore, the NDIS Review has proposed significant changes in how support roles may function in the future. One major shift is the creation of NDIS Navigator Hubs, which are proposed to streamline support coordination, psychosocial recovery services, local area coordination and plan management.
The government would fund these hubs directly, and roles like support coordinators and psychosocial recovery coaches may transition into Navigator positions within this new structure.
Stronger registration to begin for NDIS sector
Nonetheless, the implementation of these hubs is not immediate. The government is reportedly planning a phased approach over the next few years, with consultations and pilot programs before the full rollout. Therefore, while the proposed type suggests a potential tendering process for some roles, there is still time to assess whether registration is the right path for your business.
Before making any registration decisions, consider the long-term viability of your current model, explore contract work through a registered provider, and stay informed about forthcoming consultations to recognise how these changes might affect your career.
For more information, feel free to reach out to Disability Pathway Solutions today.
