Jess Harper

CEO at Disability Intermediaries Australia. A dynamic, values-led and strong advocate for equality, inclusion and diversity. (he/him)

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

Today, the Australian Government formally announced Mr Graeme Head AO as the new NDIA CEO (@NDIS)

DIA welcomes today’s announcement & look forward to working closely with Mr Head and his team at this important time of scheme reform.
#NDIS #SupportCoordination #PlanManagement

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

Story in @CroakeyNews by Rohan Greenland from @MS_Australia
"...no increases in support for level 2 and level 3 support coordination and plan management, will put further pressure on our member organisations"
https://t.co/9V5WYa5wwy
@kurtfearnley @NDIS @jennymcallister

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

Hey @NDIS,
DON'T CUT CARE
DON'T CUT CHOICE
DON'T CUT QUALITY
DON'T CUT THE PRICE

#SaveOurSupports

@kurtfearnley @Mark_Butler_MP @jennymcallister @Anne_Ruston @SenatorJordon

#supportcoordination #supportcoordinator #planmanagement #planmanager #itsnowornever

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

@DIA_Aus CEO, @MrJessHarper told the @abccanberra: “Support Coordination and Plan Management are the glue that holds the NDIS together — and right now, that glue is being pulled apart.”
#SaveOurSupports #itsnowornever #supportcoordination #planmanagement
https://t.co/0MBWMROqnD

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

MEDIA RELEASE: NDIA Abandons Disability Providers Yet Again — Sector in Outrage Over Frozen Prices and Funding Cuts
DIA has labeling today @NDIS APR decision a betrayal that threatens the sustainability of essential disability services across the country.
https://t.co/TPSrafgTpI

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

DIA is proud to invite our Members and NDIS Intermediaries Sector to our Sector Update Election Edition.

📆 Tuesday, 29 April 2025

⏰ 11:00 am VIC, NSW, TAS, ACT & QLD
10:30 am SA & NT
9:00 am WA

📍 Online (Zoom Webinar)
Register Here:
https://t.co/fxnzHupWwv

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

BREAKING NEWS - NEW NDIS MINISTER
Congratulations to the Hon Am @AmandaRishworth on her appointment as the new Minister for the #NDIS, and the Hon Dr Anne Aly MP on her new role as Minister Assisting the Minister for the NDIS.

Read More: https://t.co/mXocigeCcp

[Jess Harper @MrJessHarper]

✅ recognise the additional costs of running a organisation committed to quality and safeguarding through at least a 1% loading for registered providers,

✅ reinstate high intensity payments for challenging/behaviour support, and

✅ reconsider allied health service prices.

[Jess Harper @MrJessHarper]

This week I meet with @SenatorJordon to talk about the current crisis facing legitimate, quality #SupportCoordinators and #PlanManagers following the @NDIS’s (NDIA) latest price review.

Now is the time to have your voice heard #4aBetterNDIS 👇
👉 https://t.co/gYMcm4CYE6

[Jess Harper @MrJessHarper]

@DIA_Aus along with other peak bodies (@NDS_Disability, @comms_ahpa and the CEO Collab) calls on government and the NDIA to:

✅ address the half decade price freeze (price cuts in real terms) and increase prices for Support Cordination,

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

🚨 Act now, secure the future #4aBetterNDIS

👉 Urge the Minister for the #NDIS and the NDIA to take swift action to adequately price Support Coordination services. Your voice can make a difference – write to them today through our quick platform at https://t.co/eOayMo2CUd

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

🚨 Act now, secure the future #4aBetterNDIS

👉 Urge the Minister for the #NDIS and the NDIA to take swift action to adequately price Support Coordination services. Your voice can make a difference – write to them today through our quick platform at https://t.co/eOayMo2CUd

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

Our CEO @MrJessHarper, is in Canberra for the release of the federal budget and to represent our members.

Jess will also be attending the Canberra Community Catch Up hosted by NDIS Minister Bill Shorten on Wednesday 15.

You can register to attend at https://t.co/aiNL4bzRUf

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

DIA has been inundated with Participants, Support Coordinators, Plan Managers and others reporting that #NDIS Participants have undertaken a Plan Review and told that Support Coordination would not be funded. If this has happened to you, let us know 👇

https://t.co/oQhX9GkKby

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

DIA invites all NDIS #SupportCoordination and #PlanManagement providers and practitioners to attend the Q2 DIA Market Updates and Question Time.

👉 Support Coordination – Mon, 18 March 2024
👉 Plan Management – Tue, 19 March 2024

https://t.co/E9e2lvrtyp

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

Our CEO, @MrJessHarper , is in Canberra this week advocating for our members and the #SupportCoordination and #PlanManagement sector.

[Jess Harper @MrJessHarper]

DIA post their initial response to the #ndisreview

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

DIA has spent the last 36 hours combing through the NDIS Review Report and 1200 page Supporting Analysis and providing assistance to our members and the sector.

https://t.co/zM8gBkMv0A

[Jess Harper @MrJessHarper]

@NDIS Payment Issue.

@DIA_Aus are aware of this issue and have escalated to the NDIA. There are significant volumes of claims and tens of millions of dollars of payments impacted.

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

ALERT: NDIS PAYMENT ISSUE

A significant NDIS payment / fund release issue impacting Plan Managers. DIA has received escalations from Plan Managers indicating that that NDIA has not released the funds for a significant volume of claims overnight. https://t.co/CvSnvXMMut

[Disability Intermediaries Australia @DIA_Aus]

DIA invites all NDIS #PlanManagement providers to attend a Market Update and Question Time. This session will benefit any NDIS Plan Management providers.
https://t.co/LoyGvjrA7y