Huge growth of NDIS service providers predicted

Registration groups top10.png

According to the National Disability Insurance Agency there is expected to be huge growth in the number of NDIS service providers and only the most effective and efficient will be viable. Today there are over 100,000 people with Disabilities on the NDIS and predictions are for over 400,000.  There are currently 11,000+ service providers now and the expectation is that there will be a quadrupling of the number of providers, employing some 70,000 staff.  Using the same growth factor, massive change is coming.

Currently, Service Providers can register for up to 36 different registration groups. The top 10 registration groups that service providers are currently registered for in Australia is shown in image above.

In our analysis we found that:

  • Largest providers are nominated in over 30 registration groups

  • 30% of providers are registered in just one group

  • Most in demand Registration group is Therapeutic Supports which accounts for 30% of providers.

To keep up to date with the latest changes as the NDIS continues to evolve, join sign up to our provider alerts.

 

Latest with NDIS

Blog
Price Guide COVID normal update
Price Guide COVID normal update

The NDIA have released a Price Guide Update, effective 1 March 2021. The update is a response to a review of the temporary measures put in place during COVID-19. The NDIA has considered what is required to safely deliver services and supports in a ‘COVID normal’ situation.’

New conditions for NDIS provider registration
New conditions for NDIS provider registration

Additional conditions of registration now apply to providers delivering assistance with daily personal activities to participants who live alone. The NDIS Commission recently advised of these changes in a letter to participants. Here is a summary of what providers need to know about the new requirements.

NDIS worker screening updates
NDIS worker screening updates

Once fully implemented, the system for worker screening in the NDIS will create a nationally consistent, portable system of clearances for those who work with people with disability. This article explains the arrangements that apply during transition to the new system and providers’ obligations under the NDIS Practice Standard for worker screening.

 
Julie WuNDIS Updates, Industry news