Understanding the language background of bilingual children and young people is key when assessing their language and communication support needs. This can be done effectively by Q-BEx (https://Q-BEx.org), a free, research-validated online questionnaire available in 33 languages.

The Disability Wellbeing Index, a new evidence-based tool aimed at measuring wellbeing across various life domains, was presented at the NDS Executive Leaders conference today. The presentation evoked a sense of déjà vu, reminding me of the Quality Framework for Disability Services in Victoria (2007). This framework was created for disability service providers to assess the quality of their practice by collecting data across 16 areas of life. These 16 areas of life (outcome standards) were integrated into service provision and audit processes at that time. It is unfortunate that a quality framework and outcome measures were not considered during the design of the NDIS Practice Standards and Quality Indicators. For those interested, here’s a link for a walk down memory lane: https://lnkd.in/gFVDwZ8x

Lisa Furlong "While a large number of apps were identified, relatively few demonstrated alignment with evidence-based principles of instruction, and only a small proportion were recommended by expert reviewers." In the important words of Troy Verey - "we cannot leave reading to chance." Thanks for the collaboration Meg Morris Shane Erickson Meryl L. Megan Gath Here’s the link: https://lnkd.in/g9DFM3Cm

The 2025 - 2026 APR paper launched today and it's been very, very quiet. This document signals a major change to the way that the NDIA set pricing. I thought the prospect of differentiated / tiered pricing would have created some buzz - but if you are all as tired as I am maybe it's gone to the keeper. My vid is a bit quick and dirty this time around but I hope it lends some help in getting your head around what's ahead. #NDIS #NDISPricing #NDIA