National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening – Western Australia) Notice 2021
I, Linda Reynolds CSC, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, acting under section 30 of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening) Rules 2018, make this notice.
Dated 16 June 2021
Linda Reynolds CSC
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Contents
1 Name
2 Commencement
3 Authority
4 Definitions
5 Notice of operation of NDIS worker screening unit in Western Australia
1 Name
This instrument is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening – Western Australia) Notice 2021.
2 Commencement
(1) Each provision of this instrument specified in column 1 of the table commences, or is taken to have commenced, in accordance with column 2 of the table. Any other statement in column 2 has effect according to its terms.
Commencement information |
Column 1 | Column 2 | Column 3 |
Provisions | Commencement | Date/Details |
1. The whole of this instrument | 1 July 2021. | |
Note: This table relates only to the provisions of this instrument as originally made. It will not be amended to deal with any later amendments of this instrument.
(2) Any information in column 3 of the table is not part of this instrument. Information may be inserted in this column, or information in it may be edited, in any published version of this instrument.
3 Authority
This instrument is made under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening) Rules 2018.
4 Definitions
In this instrument:
NDIS means the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which has the same meaning as in the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013.
5 Notice of operation of NDIS worker screening unit in Western Australia
For the purposes of section 30 of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening) Rules 2018, I give notice that the NDIS worker screening unit for Western Australia is operational in that state, with the agreement of that state.
Overview
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening – Western Australia) Notice 2021 was enacted on 16 June 2021 to address the need for specific practice standards in worker screening within the NDIS framework for Western Australia. This notice was introduced under the authority of section 30 of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening) Rules 2018, and it was made by Linda Reynolds CSC, the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The primary objective of this notice is to ensure that the NDIS worker screening unit in Western Australia operates in accordance with the established practice standards, thus safeguarding the wellbeing of participants in the scheme. The notice provides a formal declaration that the NDIS worker screening unit is operational in Western Australia, following agreement with the state.
Scope and Application
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening – Western Australia) Notice 2021 applies to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and specifically to the operation of the NDIS worker screening unit in Western Australia. This notice is made under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening) Rules 2018 and serves to notify that the NDIS worker screening unit is operational in Western Australia, with the agreement of the state. The notice pertains to the screening of workers involved in the NDIS in Western Australia to ensure that they meet the required practice standards. The geographic reach of this notice is limited to the state of Western Australia, as it specifically addresses the operation of the NDIS worker screening unit within that jurisdiction. The notice does not specify any exclusions, exemptions, or thresholds, but it is understood that the screening process would apply to all relevant workers within the NDIS framework in Western Australia. The notice itself does not extend or restrict application through subordinate instruments, but it is part of a broader regulatory framework that may include additional rules and standards.
Key Provisions
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening – Western Australia) Notice 2021 (hereinafter referred to as the Notice) is a document that outlines the commencement and operational aspects of the NDIS worker screening unit in Western Australia. It is made under the authority of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening) Rules 2018, as per section 30 of the said Rules (sections 1 and 3). The Notice came into effect on 1 July 2021, with any subsequent amendments not altering the commencement provisions as outlined in the table within the Notice (section 2).
The Notice requires that the NDIS worker screening unit in Western Australia must operate in accordance with the set practice standards and must have the agreement of the state of Western Australia for its operation (section 5). This requirement ensures that the screening unit is functioning properly within the state and that it adheres to the standards set out by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Parties and entities governed by the Notice must ensure compliance with the outlined provisions, which primarily involve the operational aspects of the NDIS worker screening unit in Western Australia. This includes ensuring that the screening unit is functioning in accordance with the set standards and has the necessary agreement from the state of Western Australia. The Notice also imposes the obligation on the NDIS worker screening unit to operate in a manner that adheres to the set practice standards and maintains the integrity of the NDIS.
There are no specific offences, penalties, or civil/criminal consequences outlined within the Notice. However, breaches of the set practice standards or failure to comply with the requirements of the Notice may result in further action being taken under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (Practice Standards – Worker Screening) Rules 2018 or other related legislation. These potential consequences may include disciplinary action, fines, or other sanctions as determined by the relevant authorities.