There have been some NDIS policy changes that have been impacting participants through their plans and, unfortunately, some participants have been left with insufficient funds through changes in NDIS policy where the impact was not foreseeable. It is so important within this changing environment to keep informed of any changes that may have an impact on your NDIS plans going forward. It is absolutely key to keep the lines of communication open with your planner, support coordinator, and plan manager.
The recent NDIS pricing guide and legislation changes have affected some participants, having their supports changed from high intensity (including complex behaviour) supports to a standard level of support. There are now new requirements for people receiving high intensity or complex behaviour support, and evidence in the form of clinical plans are now required in order for Sharing Places to apply the higher rates of support. We will be in contact with participants and their families where evidence is still required.
Sharing Places’ Board will continue to work closely with the Team to facilitate the successful ongoing practices such as special projects and the financial investment strategy framework. The 2024-25 Sharing Places budget was reviewed and revised in January taking into account the new NDIS pricing changes.
The Board has sub committees which include Finance Audit and Risk and Insurance; Policy and Governance; Quality and Safeguarding; and Strategic Planning Development. Each sub committee meets and provides a report to the Board to discuss. A new 2025-2030 draft Strategic Plan has been developed and will go to the Board for discussion and finalization at our March Board Meeting.
Our Board members are very committed to working with senior staff and to seeing that service provision to participants continues to be of the highest quality.
The Sharing Places Board and Executive Management Team.