Sweeping NDIS changes on the way The RACGP welcomed the bill passing through the Parliament but stressed that its new assessment process has not been finalised.
Government reveals disability royal commission response Healthcare changes are on the way after 130 recommendations were accepted in principle, but the future of several key asks remains unclear.
Renewed push to integrate GPs into NDIS With the Government vowing to get the disability scheme ‘back on track’, the RACGP has said involving GPs would be a good start.
Why fixing ‘two-tiered’ NDIS is a priority People with a disability in rural areas are being left behind, the RACGP says, with a new submission outlining the value of GP-led care models.
Funding crucial for GPs’ ‘integral role in disability care’: RACGP GPs have been overlooked in a proposed overhaul of Australia’s disability healthcare sector, according to a new college submission.
GPs should be paid for NDIS paperwork: RACGP Current Medicare requirements make it difficult for GPs to receive compensation for the time-consuming task, the college has said.
NDIS: GPs’ role definition a step closer The final report on NDIS planning further recognises the necessary actions to cement GPs’ role in supporting patients with disability.
New resources to help GPs and patients navigate the NDIS Co-designed by the RACGP, the resources help to ensure GPs are informed about criteria, process of eligibility, and accessing the scheme.
‘Watch this space’: GPs to become more involved in NDIS The revelation comes as the Federal Government accepts almost all 29 recommendations from the landmark Tune review as part of an effort to reduce wait times and improve services.
Calls for coordinated approach as NDIS access issues continue Senators heard at an estimates hearing that the National Disability Insurance Agency is still working through 16,000 unopened email enquiries.