Conducting effective disability services investigations

Conducting effective disability services investigations

Employees of disability services organisations, should present themselves in an exemplary manner. Any issues or complaints in relation to an employee or their work manner should be dealt with promptly to avoid any risks that may occur. Successful outcomes are achieved...
Preparing for the Royal Commission into Disability Abuse

Preparing for the Royal Commission into Disability Abuse

Disability service providers should start preparing for the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. The Royal Commission, established in April 2019, has released its Terms of Reference. These Terms of Reference...
Can Carers Administer Medication?

Can Carers Administer Medication?

Organisations that are covered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (“NDIS”) are required to maintain high governance standards. The role of the NDIS is to support a better life for Australians with a significant and permanent disability and their families and...
The NDIS and Why You Need Proper Employee Monitoring

The NDIS and Why You Need Proper Employee Monitoring

I recently wrote an article describing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Registered Providers of Supports) Rules 2013 (Cth) (‘NDIS Rules’) and one of the major implications is the need for disability services organisations to establish close and systematic...