July 2018 saw the introduction of a new independent agency, The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. The Commission is now operating in all states except WA. Its purpose is to improve the quality and safety of NDIS supports and services across Australia. The body has changed the way providers are audited and accredited. It is important to think about what it means for you.
Read MoreDisability Service providers have a range of approaches to managing their compliance documents. From speaking with service providers, we have discovered that many of these approaches are problematic! Auditors and staff (especially new ones) often struggle to find the relevant and reliable document.
Read MoreThe issues facing today’s Healthcare Leaders are enormous. An ageing workforce, dropping health insurance participation, rising costs, robotic technology, electronic health records, royal commissions, patient expectations and an enormous amount of data to manage it all.
Read MoreThe NDIA have implemented various requirements governing the way registered NDIS providers operate to ensure people with a disability get the best outcomes from NDIS funding. One requirement involves choosing the correct ‘registration groups’. Centro has simplified registration requirements, including certification and verification, in this graphic.
Read MoreThe NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission have recently announced audit updates which will benefit some service providers. There have been some teething issues with the audit process as states move to the national scheme.
Read MoreWe are proud to announce that Centro ASSIST has been named a winner at the NSW iAwards 2019! The awards were held by the Australian Information Industry Association at the end of May. The iAwards program is Australia’s longest running innovation recognition program.
Read MoreThe NDIS Worker Orientation Module, ‘Quality, Safety and You’ was launched in early May and has an important message. It shows workers that people with a disability should be treated as any other Australian, and highlights the importance of the NDIS in giving people with a disability more choice.
Read MoreOne of the most talked about issues on social media and with participants is the confusion over their plan management and how to use their funding. Here is an explanation on how the NDIS plan management works and the different types of funding.
Read MoreWorld Autism Awareness Day is April 2, 2019. World Autism Awareness Month continues for the rest of April. During the month, people around the world will "go blue" in recognition of those with autism. You can take part by wearing or lighting up buildings with the colour blue.
Read MoreThe Centre for Social Impact report on the NDIS market has sent shock waves through the sector. Alarmingly 28% of providers are operating at a loss according to Assoc Prof Gemma Carey, UNSW.
ABS statistics state 52% of organisations are operating at a loss or not making a meaningful profit.
Read MoreThe NDIS scheme is half-way through the full roll-out of projected services and supports. By the end of 2019 239,400 participants will be a part of the NDIS. On 1 July 2019, all States, except Western Australia will join the scheme.
Read MoreIf you had to put a dollar figure on your CEO’s time, what would you say?
Our CEO’s are having restless nights trying to get everything done. They are tearing their hair out over their responsibilities and work load.
Read MoreAn innovative software platform has been adopted by the University of New England (UNE) to help students in its National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) certificate course to better deal with compliance and regulation.
Read MoreWhen talking with service providers, we are surprised by how often they are not sure about how their compliance system is managed or how it is often overlooked due to difficulty. Here are four things to watch out for when it comes to a compliance management system.
Read MoreThe NDIS Commission and its introduction of the Quality and Safety Framework has created a dilemma for service providers. Especially those that registered prior to July 1 2018 who had relied on their old documentation and processes.
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