The Morrison Government considers any abuse, neglect or exploitation suffered by any National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant to be abhorrent and is committed to improving the qualit Read more
I have been informed by Mr Graeme Head, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner, that he will conclude his tenure at the end of his current statutory term, on 30 June 2021. Mr Head was appointed for a three-year term in July 2018. Read more
The death of Ms Ann-Marie Smith was tragic and continues to shock and sadden many people across Australia. The NDIS Commission moved decisively to take action against Integrity Care, Ms Smith’s NDIS provider - fining the provider, revoking its registration and banning it from operating in the NDIS; and banned Ms Smith's carer. Read more
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) has today published its 6-month activity report that covers the period from 1 July 2020 to 31 December 2020 for all states and territori Read more
From today, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening Check will start to replace the different screening arrangements operating in each state and territory, setting a single national standard for all NDIS workers. Read more
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) can make the following statement regarding the banning order made in respect of Rosa Maria Maione. Read more
A nationally consistent National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) quality and safeguards system is now in place across Australia, delivering strong and consistent protections for every participant in the NDIS. Read more
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, today welcomed the passage of legislation that will ensure NDIS participants are better protected from abuse and neglect. Read more
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) has today published its second annual activity report that includes its first year of operation in Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, North Read more
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner, Mr Graeme Head AO, has today released the report from the independent review commissioned by the Commissioner in response to the tragic death of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant, Ms Ann-Marie Smith, in South Australia. The ‘Robertson Review’ was conducted by former Federal Court Judge, the Hon Alan Robertson SC. Read more