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When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established in 2013, one of its driving aims was to make disability services and support systems fairer. However, our new research shows…
This groundbreaking new research led by Dr George Disney and Dr Yi Yang from the Melbourne Disability Institute finds that applications to the NDIS from some groups are more likely
AFDO is excited to launch new Financial Literacy Resources designed to support NDIS self-managers. Co-designed with people with disability, these tools provide clear, accessible guidance for managing NDIS plans effectively.
Australia’s disability support agency has had its decision to deny a disabled man’s request for a ChatGPT subscription upheld, after the agency argued that the artificial intelligence service was poor…
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) the national cross-disability rights and representative organisation is deeply concerned that state and territory governments are delaying the rollout of foundational supports, leaving millions of…
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…
For people with disability, the end of 2024 was a rollercoaster. New legislation for the National Disability Insurance Scheme started coming into effect in October, with new lists of what…
The Independent Advisory Council (IAC) to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has released its 2023-24 Annual Report, detailing its work over the past financial year. The report is available…
The criteria for getting a non-NDIS support approved under the new legislation is next-level, NDIS-style complicated. Chris explores what supports participants apply for under the replacement process, the criteria to…
Disability service providers are warning they are on the verge of collapse with just 13 per cent of operators able to break even in the past year. The peak group…
For Evie Snell, music therapy has been life-changing. Before beginning the therapy three years ago, the seven-year-old’s family struggled to take her to public spaces. Everyday sounds like barking dogs…
Establishing a strong foundation of accessible and inclusive supports for people with disability is imperative for the sustainability of the NDIS – and can be done without significant new funding.
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