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Through our research, the Commission contributes to the public debate and encourages informed policy discussion.

The Commission has a statutory mandate to conduct a program of research to support its inquiries, annual reporting and other responsibilities, including promoting community awareness and understanding of various productivity and regulatory issues.

Mind Australia Limited (PDF - 896k)

Submission 144 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


in time review if things change and they need more support for a time. ... Canberra. Nicholas, A. et al (2014). Mental health and the NDIS: a literature review.

Date received: 3 Apr 2017

Physical Disability Australia Ltd (PDF - 511k)

Submission 38 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


NDIA; • upskill members to facilitate peer support networks; and • become disability consultants for businesses who wish to provide better. ... This would result in fewer review requests and fewer appeals to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal.

Date received: 24 Mar 2017

Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (PDF - 368k)

Submission 180 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


Disability Advocacy Network Australia. Disability Justice Advocacy. Disability Resources Centre. People with Disabilities ACT. ... Introduction. Focus of this review. Cost Drivers. Information, Linkages and Capacity Building (ILC).

Date received: 31 Mar 2017

Mental Illness Fellowship of Australia (PDF - 1087k)

Submission PP338 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


2015) Independent Review of the NDIS Act. Available at: https://www.dss.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/042016/independentreviewofthendisact.pdf 33 Reimagine website (2017). ... 2015) Independent Review of the NDIS Act. Available at:

Date received: 20 Jul 2017

Department of Social Services (DSS) (PDF - 262k)

Submission PP318 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


The independent Review of the NDIS Act in December 2015 acknowledged that, generally, stakeholders were supportive of how the legislative framework defines the concept of reasonable and necessary supports. ... Through the independent Review of the NDIS

Date received: 14 Jul 2017

Woden Community Service (PDF - 967k)

Submission 159 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


 Overt messages have been given out that supports could actually decrease if plan reviews are requested, which has deterred some participants from asking for a plan review for fear of ...  Plan reviews requested in January are still waiting for

Date received: 1 Apr 2017

VICSERV (PDF - 518k)

Submission PP284 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


as per the December 2015 independent review of the NDIS legislation by Ernst &Young. ... implement a process for allowing minor amendments or adjustments to plans without triggering a full plan review;. -

Date received: 12 Jul 2017

Department of Social Services (DSS) (PDF - 558k)

Submission 146 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


The PC review will need to consider the factors that inform an escalation rate. ... It is expected the PC review will update cost estimates based on current Scheme design.

Date received: 4 Apr 2017

Bruce Bonyhady (PDF - 250k)

Submission 100 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


1. SUBMISSION TO THE PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION REVIEW OF NATIONAL DISABILITY INSURNACE SCHEME COSTS. ... this review of the NDIS should not lead to any major changes in the NDIS.

Date received: 29 Mar 2017

Deafness Forum of Australia (PDF - 409k)

Submission 127 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


marketing information indicates it will provide a clinical benefit. ... this is not a cost driver for the NDIS, and therefore beyond the scope of this Productivity Commission review,

Date received: 31 Mar 2017