Valmar court case announcement

On 22 January 2025, the Federal Court of Australia ordered Valmar Support Services Ltd to pay civil penalties to the Commonwealth totalling $1,916,250 – the highest ever civil penalty imposed on a NDIS provider – when it found that Valmar put participants at significant risk, leading to the death of a participant. Valmar has also been ordered to pay the NDIS Commissioner’s legal costs. This case is a significant milestone for the NDIS and offers important lessons for the disability sector. You can read the full judgement on the Federal Court website

This is a big Win For NDIS Customers.