PLSA help for NDIS employers and workers - Geelong Disability Expo

The Geelong Disability Expo(opens in a new window) proved a great opportunity for the Portable Long Service Authority (the Authority) to connect with Geelong-based disability employers and workers.

Many disability employers and their workers are covered by the Portable Long Service Benefits Scheme (the Scheme). 

The Scheme ensures community services including disability, as well as contract cleaning and security workers, can accrue portable long service leave even if they change employers. 

The National Disability Insurance Scheme(opens in a new window) (NDIS) was established in Geelong and is home to a large number of disability services.

The Authority had identified there are Geelong-based disability service providers who may have failed to register with the Authority.

The Authority fielded more than 120 enquiries at the Expo from both NDIS-funded employers about their legal obligations and disability workers about their rights under the Scheme.

“The Expo was part of a campaign by the Authority targeting disability service providers in the Greater Geelong region to ensure they are doing the right thing and registering themselves and their workers” said Authority Chief Executive Officer, Joseph Yeung.

There are nearly 400,000 workers in the community services, contract cleaning and security industries registered with the Authority.

Workers covered by the Scheme are reminded to check they are registered and how to access the worker portal on the PLSA website to track their employer contributions, current accrual, their contact details and to access annual statements.