Disability Representative and Carers Organisation (DRCO)

Closes in 28 daysSubmission deadline: 04 December 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Sydney

About this tender

Overview Services Australia is seeking participation in the Disability Representative and Carer Organisation (DRCO) Forum, which meets to discuss improvements to, and the experiences of participants in, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Purpose DRCO Forum members assist the National Disability Insurance Agency (Agency) to perform its functions, meet its obligations, and achieve its overarching objectives in a manner consistent with the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (Cth). Scope The scope includes: Provision of expert advice to improve the implementation of the NDIS Collection and analysis of the systemic voice of people with disability and their family or supporters across a diverse range of disability types and communities on key NDIS reforms Participating in and supporting all forms of consultation and engagement with the Agency Undertaking outreach, engagement, and consultation with NDIS participants Advising on NDIS strategy or solution designs Enquiries Contact Officer, email: tenders@ndis.gov.au

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