Letter from Graeme Head AO, Commissioner, NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, to Mr Martin Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer, NDIS

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FOI 23/24 - 0809

EC20-000639

Mr Martin Hoffman Chief Executive Officer NDIS (National Disability Insurance Agency) GPO Box 700 CANBERRA ACT 2601

E: martin.hoffman@ndis.gov.au

Dear Mr Hoffman

Thank you for your letter of 29 July 2020 about the development of a shared position and policy between our agencies in relation to Facilitated Communication.

I am aware of the controversy associated with the use of Facilitated Communication as a valid strategy for people with disability and communication impairment. I would welcome the opportunity for the National Disability Insurance Agency and the NDIS Commission to work together to develop a shared approach informed by contemporary evidence.

Once the position is settled, it will be critical to develop policies relevant to our different roles to support implementation. I agree that the development of a communications strategy will be essential to signal any relevant changes to NDIS participants, their families and supporters, and providers who deliver NDIS supports and services.

The Commission’s contact in taking this matter forward is Tracey redacted: s47F - personal privacy Director Behaviour Support: tracey.redacted: s47F - personal privacy @ndiscommission.gov.au or Tel redacted: s47F - personal privacy

Thank you again for raising this matter with me.

Yours sincerely

Graeme Head AO Commissioner

24 August 2020

T 1800 035 544

PO Box 210

E contactcentre@ndiscommission.gov.au

Penrith NSW 2750

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