Temporary measures introduced earlier this year to ensure National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants continue to access their essential disability supports during the COVID-19 pandemic will be extended.

Temporary measures that will be extended nationally until February 2021 include:

• eligible NDIS participants able to use plan funding to purchase low-cost Assistive Technology, including smart devices (up to $1500);
• greater plan flexibility to ensure access to supports;
• deep cleaning of residences in the event a support worker returns a positive COVID-19 test;
• additional support, including a deep cleaning service, for participants who test positive for COVID-19 or who are required to isolate who live in a  Supported Independent Living (SIL) setting

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