The Federal Government has launched a new tendering process for NDIS community partners. 

The new process is intended to bring in more community partners to deliver services in 74 areas as a part of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The government is offering five-year contracts for service provision that start in July 2023, as part of its Partners in the Community (PITC) program.

Tenders are available via the AusTender site.

Successful applicants are expected to become the primary contact for people in the NDIS, while also providing a link between the participant and other services.

NDIS minister Senator Linda Reynolds says the improvements to the scheme came from consultation with participants and providers. 

“With the NDIS fully funded and now transforming the lives of so many Australians with a significant and permanent disability, my, and the Morrison government’s, focus is on maturing and improving how the NDIS supports participants and the sector,” Senator Reynolds said.

“The Morrison Government has worked hard to deliver record NDIS funding of $142 billion over the next four years, compared to $8 billion a year for disability support when we came to office.

“The NDIA will refocus the PITC Program to ensure these organisations are truly part of a participant and non-participants trusted network in their community, the sharing of information and resources, and connect them to services to pursue their goals.

“The future PITC Program will dedicate more time to the delivery of early supports for children, plan implementation support for individuals and their families or carers, and activities to facilitate greater community inclusion.”