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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.

Round squared (PDF - 97k)

Submission 170 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


Additionally, the time for processing reviews is excessive with some plans in for review without determination for over 4 months. ... One client participant was told that there was no need for a review because they could just use their core support

Date received: 6 Apr 2017

Queenslanders with Disability Network (PDF - 621k)

Submission PP335 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


the appropriate levels of access to independent support and advocacy to assist in the process. ... It also ensures the participant has access to independent advice and the full range of.

Date received: 19 Jul 2017

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists (RANZCP) (PDF - 354k)

Submission 158 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


 Independent review of the NDIS Act 2013, October 2015.  NDIS Quality and safeguarding framework, April 2015. ... Existing networks can enable early intervention, decrease the need for crisis intervention and lower the risks of hospital admission,

Date received: 5 Apr 2017

Windsor & Associates (PDF - 83k)

Submission 171 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


Prepared by Windsor &Associates | April 2017 2. month. There was an average of 5 applicants per job. ... An assumption that part time jobs is equivalent to untapped worker capacity is therefore flawed.

Date received: 7 Apr 2017

Anglicare Australia (PDF - 594k)

Submission PP339 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


9. Other matters. 11. Conclusion. 11. 2. About Anglicare Australia. Anglicare Australia is a network of 36 independent local, state, national and international. ... the Anglicare Australia network”. Contact Person. Imogen Ebsworth. Director of Policy

Date received: 23 Jul 2017

Endeavour Foundation (PDF - 445k)

Submission 202 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


Recommendations For independent advocacy to be funded to ensure people with cognitive impairments can participate, understand and consent to plan development and plan reviews. ... People also report that they need support going to new places (eg job

Date received: 9 May 2017

NDIS Independent Advisory Council (PDF - 210k)

Submission 149 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


1. Independent Advisory Council Submission to the Productivity Commission Inquiry into NDIS Costs. ... informal support and assist the person in extending their networks, thus further developing informal support opportunities.

Date received: 3 Apr 2017

Carers Australia (PDF - 1164k)

Submission 195 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


2013 Rules regarding current review criteria to further limit access to reviews. ... to offer either a living wage or job security. Jobs in the disability sector are more.

Date received: 20 Apr 2017

Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) (PDF - 454k)

Submission 76 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


offer either a living wage or job security. Jobs in the disability sector are more likely to include fewer. ... the Job Network system, and create inconsistencies across what is meant to be a nationally.

Date received: 24 Mar 2017

Matt Burrows (PDF - 112k)

Submission 7 for National Disability Insurance Scheme (ndis) Costs View full list


In time the function can be transferred to truly independent planners once the Scheme is running. ... That this will represent 20% of new job creation for the entire nation is astonishing.

Date received: 15 Mar 2017