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Legislation
| The NDIS is established by the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (NDIS Act).
https://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/governance/legislationhttps://www.dss.gov.au/disability-and-carers/programmes-services/for-people-with-disability/national-disability-insurance-scheme |
Governance
| The Commonwealth Minister administers the NDIS Act, and the Disability Reform Ministerial Council makes policy decisions. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) administers the scheme and is governed by a Board.
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Quality and Safeguards Commission
| This commission registers and regulates NDIS providers, monitors compliance, and responds to concerns and complaints.
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NDIA
| The NDIA manages scheme funds, administers access to the scheme, and approves payment of support packages.
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State and territory legislation
| State legislation can impact how services are delivered or funded.
https://www.ndis.gov.au/understanding/ndis-each-state |
Co-morbidity
| This refers to the occurrence of more than one disorder at the same time. It may refer to co-occurring mental health issues or co-occurring mental health issues and physical or intellectual conditions. The term co-morbidity is generally no longer used—the preferable terms are co-existing or co-occurring.
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