Can You Refuse to Serve Someone Who Refuses to be COVID Safe?
Customers refusing to wear masks while shopping in Victoria, where masks are now mandatory, have attracted a lot of media attention in recent weeks. Business.gov.au has published a guide to the reasons businesses can refuse to serve customers, including safety, and
NDIA Releases New AT and Consumables Code Guide
The revised NDIA Assistive Technology, Home Modifications and Consumables Code Guide is now available. Please note that there are changes to rentals and ramp codes along with some other amendments. ATSA recommend taking the time to review the guide, to
Use of Restraints
An important reminder to members that the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is increasing its’ focus on reportable incidents relating to the use of restraints. If you are an NDIS provider, you are automatically obligated to report every instance of
Latest News and Developments for AT Suppliers
Membership survey pending The Board is currently reviewing ATSA’s membership structure (in place since 2000) to ensure that our membership model is suitable for the industry it serves. To assist in this activity, we will be sending out a survey
New Regulation Amendments to Personalised and Custom Medical Devices
The Australian Government has made amendments to the regulation of personalised medical devices, including custom-made medical devices and 3D printed devices. This follows the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) consultation processes conducted in 2017 and 2019. Copies of the submissions and
Where to Find the Latest COVID-19 Information
ATSA encourages all members to regularly visit the NDIS Commission coronavirus (COVID-19) information page, available here. This page contains links to updates, training, alerts, and resources for NDIS participants and providers. This information is to inform and support NDIS providers
Proposed Bill to Grant NDIS Commissioner Additional Banning Powers
The NDIS Amendment (Strengthening Banning Orders) Bill 2020 will soon be introduced to Parliament, with the intention of granting the NDIS Commissioner new powers. If passed, the NDIS Commissioner will have the legislative authority to prevent unsuitable people from working
Updated Rules for Imported Disability Vehicles to Comply with Australian Standards
Imported disability vehicles are now subject to updated rules ensuring that safety considerations are regulated to comply with Australian standards. Changes have commenced to progressively roll out improvements as part of the new Road Vehicle Standards (RVS) legislation. ATSA pressed
NDIA Releases Status Tracking For Provider Enquiries
The NDIA has released a new feature to the MyPlace provider portal to assist providers in tracking the status of enquiries. The following information has been copied directly from the NDIA notice via the NATA group. As flagged in the
Low Cost COVID-19 Assistive Technology Changes
The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the Hon Stuart Robert MP, has announced three changes to help NDIS participants during the COVID-19 pandemic: Increased flexibility for low-cost assistive technology (AT) New support line items for participants living
New Government Plan to Support People with Disability
The Australian Government Department of Health has released a new plan that will help support people with disability throughout COVID-19. The Australian Health Sector Emergency Response Plan for Novel Coronavirus guides the Australian health sector response. This management and operational
Financial Support for AT Businesses
NDIA Additional 10% Payment on Invoices There has been some confusion with the recent announcement of the NDIA additional 10% payment on invoices The NDIA will pay a 10% COVID-19 loading which will be added to price limits for certain
