TAB documents from the list (neurological)
dear NDIA
this is a freedom of information request for 15 TAB documents from the list
* Improving upper limb function after spinal cord injury
* Exercise and physiotherapy for progressive conditions
* Arm cycle ergometer for spinal cord injury
* Exercise physiology and brain injury
* Functional Electrostimulation Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury
* Efficacy of chiropractic treatment
* Restless legs syndrome and multiple sclerosis
* Guillain-Barre syndrome diagnosis in children
* Guillain Barre Syndrome
* Length of High Intensity Intervention for ABI, SCI and Amputees
* Massage Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
* List of rapidly progressing conditions
* Treatment of Chronic Migraine
* Medical Definitions
* Rehabilitation Training Machines
thanks
melissa o'connell
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Dear Melissa O'Connell
Freedom of Information Request: Acknowledgement
Thank you for your request of 18 August 2024 made under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), for access to documents held by the
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Scope of you request
You have requested access to:
"...request for 15 TAB documents from the list
* Improving upper limb function after spinal cord injury
* Exercise and physiotherapy for progressive conditions
* Arm cycle ergometer for spinal cord injury
* Exercise physiology and brain injury
* Functional Electrostimulation Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury
* Efficacy of chiropractic treatment
* Restless legs syndrome and multiple sclerosis
* Guillain-Barre syndrome diagnosis in children
* Guillain Barre Syndrome
* Length of High Intensity Intervention for ABI, SCI and Amputees
* Massage Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
* List of rapidly progressing conditions
* Treatment of Chronic Migraine
* Medical Definitions
* Rehabilitation Training Machines..."
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-----Original Message-----
From: Melissa O'Connell <[FOI #11920 email]>
Sent: Sunday, August 18, 2024 11:47 PM
To: foi <[NDIA request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - TAB documents from the list
(neurological)
[You don't often get email from
[5][FOI #11920 email]. Learn why this is
important at [6]https://aka.ms/LearnAboutSenderIdentific... ]
dear NDIA
this is a freedom of information request for 15 TAB documents from the
list
* Improving upper limb function after spinal cord injury
* Exercise and physiotherapy for progressive conditions
* Arm cycle ergometer for spinal cord injury
* Exercise physiology and brain injury
* Functional Electrostimulation Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury
* Efficacy of chiropractic treatment
* Restless legs syndrome and multiple sclerosis
* Guillain-Barre syndrome diagnosis in children
* Guillain Barre Syndrome
* Length of High Intensity Intervention for ABI, SCI and Amputees
* Massage Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
* List of rapidly progressing conditions
* Treatment of Chronic Migraine
* Medical Definitions
* Rehabilitation Training Machines
thanks
melissa o'connell
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dear NDIA
it's fine to take out the middle/surnames of staff and any contact details.
melissa o'connell
dear NDIA,
should I still expect the decision by september 17?
thank you
melissa o'connell
Dear Melissa
Thank you for contacting the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Freedom of Information Team.
Processing timeframes
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August 2024, in accordance with section 15(5)(b) of the FOI Act. Therefore
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-----Original Message-----
From: Melissa O'Connell <[2][FOI #11920 email]>
Sent: Monday, September 16, 2024 10:59 PM
To: foi <[3][NDIA request email]>
Subject: Re: FOI 24/25-0223 - Your request for information –
Acknowledgement [SEC=OFFICIAL]
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dear NDIA,
should I still expect the decision by september 17?
thank you
melissa o'connell
-----Original Message-----
Dear Melissa O'Connell
Freedom of Information Request: Acknowledgement
Thank you for your request of 18 August 2024 made under the Freedom of
Information Act 1982 (FOI Act), for access to documents held by the
National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA).
Scope of you request
You have requested access to:
"...request for 15 TAB documents from the list
* Improving upper limb function after spinal cord injury
* Exercise and physiotherapy for progressive conditions
* Arm cycle ergometer for spinal cord injury
* Exercise physiology and brain injury
* Functional Electrostimulation Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury
* Efficacy of chiropractic treatment
* Restless legs syndrome and multiple sclerosis
* Guillain-Barre syndrome diagnosis in children
* Guillain Barre Syndrome
* Length of High Intensity Intervention for ABI, SCI and Amputees
* Massage Therapy for Multiple Sclerosis
* List of rapidly progressing conditions
* Treatment of Chronic Migraine
* Medical Definitions
* Rehabilitation Training Machines..."
Processing timeframes
A 30-day statutory period for processing your request commenced from 19
August 2024. You should therefore expect a decision from us by 17
September 2024.
This period may be extended if we need to consult with third parties or
for other reasons. We will advise you if this happens.
Disclosure log
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log, located on our website at [1]FOI Disclosure log | NDIS.
If you have any concerns about the publication of the information you have
requested, please contact us at [2][NDIA request email].
Irrelevant information
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to edited copies of documents with irrelevant material deleted. We seek
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respond to this by 30 August 2024 as we require your agreement in writing.
Further help
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need
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dear NDIA
will i still be sent the files by the end of the day?
thank you
melissa o'connell
dear NDIA
i’m confused about why you would ask for 15 extra days and then not get back to me on time. am i still going to be able to get the documents or do i need to make a new request for them now?
thank you
melissa o'connell
Good morning Melissa
My apologies for the delay. The staff member that was managing your
request has been on unexpected leave this week.
I will process this for you today.
Thank you for your patience.
Kind regards
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E: [1][NDIA request email]
-----Original Message-----
From: Melissa O'Connell <[2][FOI #11920 email]>
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:42 PM
To: foi <[3][NDIA request email]>
Subject: Re: FOI 24/25-0223 - Your request for information – Extension of
Time Request [SEC=OFFICIAL]
dear NDIA
i’m confused about why you would ask for 15 extra days and then not get
back to me on time. am i still going to be able to get the documents or do
i need to make a new request for them now?
thank you
melissa o'connell
-----Original Message-----
Dear Melissa
Thank you for contacting the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Freedom of Information Team.
Processing timeframes
A 30-day statutory period for processing your request commenced from 19
August 2024, in accordance with section 15(5)(b) of the FOI Act. Therefore
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Technical advisory branch is currently experiencing a high volume of
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Billie (BLN494)
Senior Freedom of Information Officer
Government, Risk & Legal – Complaints Management and FOI
General Counsel Division
National Disability Insurance Agency
T: (07) 1800 800 110
E: [1][NDIA request email]
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Good afternoon Melissa
Please find attached part 2 of 2 for your request.
If you have any queries please contact us at [1][NDIA request email].
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Please find attached the Decision and Documents that you requested.
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From: foi <[NDIA request email]>
Sent: Friday, October 4, 2024 9:06 AM
To: [FOI #11920 email]
Cc: foi <[NDIA request email]>
Subject: RE: FOI 24/25-0223 - Your request for information – Extension of
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Good morning Melissa
My apologies for the delay. The staff member that was managing your
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I will process this for you today.
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Kind regards
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E: [3][NDIA request email]
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From: Melissa O'Connell <[4][FOI #11920 email]>
Sent: Thursday, October 3, 2024 9:42 PM
To: foi <[5][NDIA request email]>
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dear NDIA
i’m confused about why you would ask for 15 extra days and then not get
back to me on time. am i still going to be able to get the documents or do
i need to make a new request for them now?
thank you
melissa o'connell
-----Original Message-----
Dear Melissa
Thank you for contacting the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Freedom of Information Team.
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A 30-day statutory period for processing your request commenced from 19
August 2024, in accordance with section 15(5)(b) of the FOI Act. Therefore
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Technical advisory branch is currently experiencing a high volume of
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This period may be extended if we need to consult with third parties or
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We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused and
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Kind regards
Billie (BLN494)
Senior Freedom of Information Officer
Government, Risk & Legal – Complaints Management and FOI
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National Disability Insurance Agency
T: (07) 1800 800 110
E: [1][NDIA request email]
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