List of Recommendations

Recommendation 1

4.47

The committee recommends that the Australian Government facilitate the collection of data to support better understanding about new working models being employed in the National Disability Insurance Scheme, including online and platform-based services.

Recommendation 2

4.51

The committee recommends that the Australian Government ensure that workers in the National Disability Insurance Scheme and their representatives, as well as other stakeholders, are consulted in all regular pricing review processes and processes to review the Cost Model for Disability Support Workers.

Recommendation 3

5.63

The committee recommends that the Australian Government, through co‑design with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and organisations, develop and report on specific outcomes for initiatives in the NDIS National Workforce Plan 2021-2025 to support the growth and development of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander NDIS workforce.

Recommendation 4

6.41

The committee recommends the Australian Government implement a targeted strategy to improve employment opportunities for people with disability within the NDIS workforce specifically, that is co-designed by people with disability and peak bodies.

Recommendation 5

7.78

The committee recommends that the Australian Government address the funding and resource implications of any new training and upskilling initiatives, in relation to NDIS service providers and individual disability support workers within the sector.

Recommendation 6

7.82

The committee recommends the Australian Government develop and implement a robust strategy to increase and improve opportunities for student placements in the NDIS workforce. The strategy should include strong partnerships with NDIS service providers, universities, TAFEs and other training institutions, and be co-designed by people with disability and peak bodies.

Recommendation 7

8.68

The committee recommends that the Australian Government, in consultation with NDIS participants and their advocates, the disability and allied health sectors, and NDIS workers and their representatives, develop and publish clear and measurable outcomes for each of the initiatives in the NDIS National Workforce Plan 2021-2025.

Recommendation 8

8.71

The committee recommends that the Australian Government develop and publish a comprehensive consultation strategy for the implementation of measures under the NDIS National Workforce Plan 2021-2025.

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