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PWDA joined a coalition of 254 disability organisations and providers, including Australia’s peak disability representative bodies, to call for urgent action from the Government and the new Minister for the…
Reforms to improve the lives of disabled people experiencing homelessness need political leadership and action, advocates say, with the vulnerable group targeted in a new plan. The Disability Strategy, which…
The next NDIS Bill will focus on changes to quality and safeguarding and the NDIS Commission’s compliance powers. Jess explores the 10 measures proposed in the NDIS Commission’s consultation paper.
The NDIS Commission is having a big news week. On Monday, NDIS Minister Bill Shorten announced the government is pursuing legislative changes to increase the regulator’s powers. This was followed…
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has published updates on 43 out of 55 National Disability Strategy metrics. Of these, 14 are improving, 13 are getting worse and…
In the third instalment of This Ability, Philip Stephens continues to highlight stories of individuals who have harnessed their challenges to become beacons of social change.
October 10 2024 is World Homelessness Day and World Mental Health Day A shocking number of Australians with psychosocial disabilities are struggling with unmet housing and support needs, prompting calls…
Right now, the Australian government is seeking feedback on Foundational Supports. Getting them right is crucial – which is why CYDA want to hear from YOU! Please take our short…
Australia’s Parliament has approved new laws that govern the operation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Minister Bill Shorten has also published a list that outlines what NDIS funding can…
On Tuesday 1 October 2024, the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) released the NDIS support lists that define what supports the NDIS can pay for. These NDIS…
As of October 3, 2024, significant legislative changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have come into effect. These amendments aim to improve clarity, flexibility, and sustainability within the…
On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George is joined by Rebecca Falkingham, CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency. In this exclusive interview, they talk through the changes…
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