COVID-19 vaccination: access to vaccines for disability workers
On 12 July 2021, the Department of Health issued a new COVID-19 vaccination – disability provider alert. This includes: residential disability support workers are encouraged to have the COVID-19 vaccination as soon as possible all disability workers are strongly encouraged to
NDIS National Workforce Plan: 2021–2025
The Minister for the NDIS has released a national plan to grow, develop and retain the NDIS workforce. Another 83,000 workers will be needed to support NDIS participants in the next 4 years, bringing the total workforce to 353,000. The
2021–22 NDIS prices now live
The following post is copied from an email received from NDIS On 1 July 2021 we published the changes to pricing arrangements and price limits announced on 2 June 2021. Please visit the Pricing arrangements page to download the 2021–22
Free Business Education for ATSA Members
Join us for a series of workshops designed to help you drive growth for your business by developing a practical digital strategy. From Social, SEO and SEM to your website, ERP and CRM, these workshops will help you make better
COVID-19 vaccination: information for disability support providers
On 29 June 2021, the Department of Health issued a new COVID-19 vaccination – disability provider alert. This includes: a video and story from vaccine recipient provider-led hubs update new in-depth patient assessment phase 1b general practice vaccine rollout disability
COVID-19 vaccination: more information for providers and disability support workers
On 18 June 2021, the Department of Health issued a new COVID-19 vaccination – Disability Provider Alert. This includes information on: Updated advice on the AstraZeneca vaccine State and territory information for participants, providers and support workers Informed consent and receiving a
Business Events Grants Program extension update
The Business Events Grants program closed on 30 March 2021 and received 1729 eligible applications requesting over $56 million in funding. The program’s $50 million in funding has been fully exhausted with more than 1500 applicants awarded funding. All successful
Public consultation open: Potential refinements to the new regulatory framework for personalised medical devices
The TGA is consulting on potential refinements to the new regulatory framework for personalised medical devices. Regulatory changes introducing a new framework for the regulation of personalised medical devices commenced on 25 February 2021, including a transition period for eligible
COVID-19 vaccination: more information and advice for disability workers
The Department of Health issued the next COVID-19 vaccination – Disability Provider Alert 2 June 2021. This includes information on: Priority vaccination for people living in residential disability settings and disability workers in Victoria Ways on how disability workers
TGA’s SME Assist ‘Meeting Your Obligations’ workshop – 23 June 2021
Are you new to therapeutic goods regulation? Then don’t miss the TGA’s SME Assist online workshop about ‘Meeting Your Obligations’. It’s a free workshop for those new to or unfamiliar with therapeutic goods regulation, including small to medium enterprises (SMEs),
Upcoming Forum: ATFA in Conversation with Graeme Innes
On Wednesday 9 June, the Assistive Technology For All Alliance will be hosting a free online forum featuring former Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Graeme Innes. Did you know that only 10% of Australians with disability will be eligible to access the
NDIS Commission website redevelopment – seeking NDIS providers and NDIS workers
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) is redeveloping their website this year to make it more user-focused, intuitive and easy to navigate. They are working with stakeholders to obtain feedback about the current website and to understand how
