When it comes to connecting with patients, they are more willing to support businesses that implement ethical or green standards to be more sustainable. Not only can implementing sustainable practices reduce your overheads, but they can actually help to market your practice.
Read MoreThe 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.’
Read MoreGeneral uncertainty about Covid-19 can have a dampening effect on the market – depending on the products and services you deliver. This creates uncertainty in the mind of your clients. Planning can help your business be stronger and better prepared.
Read MoreIn the past, salespeople and pharmacists sold medicines and treatments including snake oil, shock treatment and substances which are illegal today. They were advertised with misleading claims. Today, people can’t get away with selling such products in this way.
Read MoreThe use of social media has become ubiquitous across a variety of industries, and the disability space is no exception. This article discusses these and provides tips for creating social media policies that strike a balance between being social and being safe.
Read MoreEmployees are a company’s greatest asset, in fact, they are their competitive advantage. Therefore, it is easy to realise why companies in the technology, banking, government, and law enforcement sectors are seeing their hiring of autistic people as a strategic advantage to help them tap into skill sets highly sought after.
So what are the advantages an autistic individual can bring to an organisation?
Read MoreWhen you are on your NDIS registration journey, getting non-conformities on your audit report can often be a confusing and stressful experience. In this post, we provide guidance for how you can prevent three non-conformities commonly identified by auditors that work with new service providers.
Read MoreThere continues to be nervousness about the transition to digital systems across the care sector. Change can be daunting. But once the step occurs, many paper-based compliance pain points will be alleviated. Simon Barry knows a thing or two from his time as the Chief Operating Officer at CTARS. He shares 4 things your organisation should consider when going digital below.
Read MoreWhen NDIS service providers get things wrong, it creates dissatisfaction for participants. So, like many businesses, we have this in common. However, when things go really wrong for service providers, the effect on participants is much greater.
Read MoreAdditional 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.
Read MoreAt the NDS CEO’s virtual meeting in December, the NDS launched their State of the Disability Sector 2020 Report. The report includes findings from the eighth wave of the NDS’s Annual Market Survey. The University of New South Wales analysed the Survey results in partnership with NDS.
Read MoreOnce 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.
Read MoreBefore March 2020 I used to say that the role of CEO in the Australian disability sector would challenge the leadership skills of any CEO, regardless of their prior experience.
However, with the massive external shock presented by Covid-19, a difficult role became infinitely more complex across three connected domains.
Read MoreThe NDIS Price Guide and Support Catalogue were updated on 17 November. All the changes are effective 1 December 2020. We have put together a summary of what you need to know about the changes.
Read MoreThe NDIA has released the latest Quarterly Report. The report is a summary of the performance and operations of the NDIA. It covers the three months from 1 July to 30 September 2020.
Read MoreThe message is clear for disability service providers in Australia. Empower yourself with an organisational deep clean to find and fix a wealth of potentially hidden problems. This involves assessment and documentation of multiple processes, along with full reporting on all business operations - from the inside out.
Read MoreKnowing what and how to prepare for your audit can be confusing. This is something we are often asked about, by both registering and renewing NDIS providers.
To help you get ready, the team at SAI Global have shared 5 things you should prepare before the audit.
Read MoreThe NDIS Price Guide was updated on 22 October. There were no actual changes to prices, nor the addition or deletion of support items. The Price Guide was just updated with additional information. We have summarised the changes for you below.
Read MoreHaving the right scheduling approach can elevate or hinder a care provider. The right strategies can lead to less pain, better service delivery, and improve business outcomes. Karl breaks down his top 5 strategies for pain-free scheduling.
Read MoreThe NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission recently released their Activity Report for 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020. For this period, the Commission were operating in all states except for WA. They will start operating in WA from 1 December 2020.
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