If the Partner is successful in multiple service areas, can one service areas deficit be offset against the funding surplus of another service area to assist with unfunded service establishment co
32.3If the Partner is successful in multiple service areas, can one service areas deficit be offset against the funding surplus of another service area to assist with unfunded service establishment costs?
The Partner will be required to spend and account for the Grant funds in accordance with clauses 17 and 18 of the draft Grant Agreement.
32.4To meet the training requirements of the NDIA, at what point do all staff need to be employed? For example, one month out from the commencement of the phasing of Participants or three months out?
Under clause 2.6.1 of the Statement of Requirements, the Partner must deliver to the NDIA a plan which details the Partner's approach to building and training an appropriately skilled workforce to meet the requirements of the Statement of Requirements for the delivery of NDIS Partners in the Community Services (Workforce and Training Plan) from the Activity Start Date, inclusive of undertaking required background checks and training for all Personnel. The Activity Start Date will be the date specified in the Schedule to the Grant Agreement as the date by which relevant Activities must start.
Clause 2.6.4 of the Statement of Requirements sets out what must be included in the Workforce and Training Plan, including the Partner's recruitment strategy to engage and mobilise staff with the experience and qualifications required to ensure it has a workforce capable of delivering the NDIS Partners in the Community Services over the term of the Grant Agreement and specifically allow for In Advance requirements and the phasing of Participants. The NDIA expects that this would include the Partner's approach to ensure all training requirements are met for its staff.
