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Disability advocates and groups are urging the federal government to listen to criticisms of its legislation changing the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and make further amendments to its “NDIS back…
Bill Shorten has accused the Coalition of a “disingenuous” and “lazy” decision on NDIS reforms, after the opposition proposed to team up with the Greens to delay a bill set…
Audrey Wallace loves unicorns almost as much as she adores her little sister Amari. But for the past six weeks, parents Justin and Ashlee Wallace have been adjusting to the…
Federal Minister Bill Shorten is in New York spruiking Australia’s expertise with the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Australia’s a pioneer with this type of scheme – which directly funds people…
People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national cross-disability peak body and representative organisation, has reissued its call for governments to prioritise and fund action plans that support the transition away…
A 17-year-old Hobart boy was unable to disembark a Virgin flight safely after the airline’s own wheelchairs would not fit down the aisle of the plane, his mum says. Hamish…
Laws that will enable sweeping reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme have passed the lower house as the government looks to claw back $14 billion from the scheme over…
The federal government is committing to work further with the disability community to design changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. It is increasing funding for organisations representing people with…
Bill Shorten’s reform of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, forecast to cut $14.4 billion in growth over the next five years, reanimates critical elements of the previous Coalition government’s failed…
Request for Urgent Meeting to Discuss Consortium Funding and Sector Challenges. We are writing on behalf of our consortium, comprising six National Peaks representing people with disabilities, with each a…
In September 2020, at the height of Covid, when the world’s eyes were glued to the internet, a Twitter user called Mel posted a simple image of the first message…
ECIA VIC/TAS welcomes the budget’s investments to make schools and early learning more accessible for students with disabilities, to help families navigate the complex support system, and to provide support…
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