NDIS providers needing help on where to find supports and where assistance is available can read on for important links.
The NDIS has recognized a need to disseminate clear information for providers in a timely manner. Advice for Registered NDIS providers on the NDIS Covid-19 response is available at NDIS Disaster response.
For NDIS providers to continue to deliver quality and safe supports, the NDIS commission has collated resources here.
Below the regular newsletter section, Provider Alerts are found on The NDIS National Quality and Safeguards (Commission NQSC) under the heading Provider Alerts - Coronavirus (COVID-19). As at 27th March 2020, alerts cover topics of -
Assistance for organisations (26 March 2020)
Information for support workers and access to PPE (24 March 2020)
Business continuity planning (19 March 2020)
Online training module for support workers (17 March 2020)
Provider obligations and COVID-19 health information (9 March 2020)
Information about the novel coronavirus outbreak (7 February 2020)
The NDIS Contact Centre is available on 1800 800 110
PPE requirements are discussed for the provider context at Department of Health PPE
The Department of Health has information at Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for health professionals, including aged care providers, pathology providers and healthcare managers.
In gathering information, we recommend the use of trusted information sources only (such as Australian Government websites, the NDIA and the NDIS Commission) to support the decisions you make around your business operations and Coronavirus, (Covid 19).
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