National Disability Insurance Agency

Hani Watson will be competing in this year’s Paris Paralympics as Australia’s first female para powerlifter in 12 years🏋️ Before leaving for Paris, Hani shared her story of becoming a powerlifter with Carers Queensland and the influence her parents had on her journey. Read her story: https://ow.ly/E5Gj50Tg48k Listen to her podcast episode here: https://ow.ly/RxCY50Tg48g

We have released the Quality supports for children booklet. The booklet explains what quality supports for children look like, what isn’t allowed, and questions you can ask your provider to get the best outcome for your child’s development. Learn more: https://ow.ly/rXtS50TcMS8 NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

A website to connect employers with people with disability 🤝 IncludeAbility has been developed by Australian Human Rights Commission to create employment opportunities and support both employers and job seekers with guides, factsheets and an employer network. Visit the website: https://ow.ly/XRpI50SLUkW

This one is for the film buffs 🎥 The 2024 Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is about to commence with free screenings of films taking place around the country. The festival showcases the talent of film makers and actors with disability. Learn more and reserve your spot: https://ow.ly/ZVK950TcMnk

You can learn more about nominees through our Nominees factsheet. The factsheet explains: • what a nominee is • your nominee’s duties to you • how you get a nominee • cancelling or changing your nominee. The factsheet is available in print, Easy Read and braille. Learn more and download the factsheet: https://ow.ly/P1P250TcM2B

Jed Altschwager and Nikki Ayers are setting records at this year’s Paralympic games 🥇 Congratulations to the legendary duo who won Australia's first rowing gold medal in the PR3 mixed double sculls on Sunday. Their story: https://ow.ly/Pl9w50Tcbhs

The NDIA and our Local Area Coordinators check in with participants around 2 months before the reassessment date outlined in your plan.     We will contact you to organise this check in, and let you know how you can prepare.    If things are going well and no changes are needed, we may renew your existing plan for a longer duration.   If your circumstances have changed we will work with you to review your NDIS plan at a follow up meeting.   After your check in, we’ll send you a summary of what we talked about and start any next steps we’ve agreed upon.  Learn more about check in calls: https://ow.ly/n7Os50Tcb56   View Easy Read and braille resources: https://ow.ly/TPsP50Tcb54 

Kylie is using her voice to break down barriers. At last year’s United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Kylie delivered a speech focused on legal rights and decision-making for people with disabilities. Her speech also mentioned her NDIS supports. 'Since the NDIS came into being, I can now access help where I need it.' - Kylie Kylie’s story: https://ow.ly/mVrY50T9qnm

Do you live in rural or regional Australia and have questions about the NDIS? From now until 12 September, we will be visiting rural and regional New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland. We will be alongside the Services Australia Mobile Service Centre either in person or online. We can talk to you about: • understanding the NDIS, including early childhood and local area coordination services • applying for the NDIS • using your NDIS plan • understanding funding options. Find a location near you: https://ow.ly/bAOO50SOLeg

Harvey is getting the best start in life thanks to the right supports. Harvey was diagnosed with cerebral palsy 3 months after he was born, and for first time mum Chelsea, accessing supports early on has made all the difference. You can learn more about early connections through our Early connections factsheet. The factsheet is available in print, Easy Read and braille. Learn more and download the factsheet: https://ow.ly/nIj650Tak6A Harvey’s story: https://ow.ly/BP8a50Tak6w