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The government has passed a bill that will pave the way for sweeping reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). In late March many in the disability community were…
On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets Sam Paior from The Growing Space and Chris Coombes from DSC. They discuss the Government’s attempt to redefine what the…
The suicide of 27-year-old Hannah Friebel following an order from the National Disability Insurance Scheme that she repay $28,000 in rejected claims has triggered calls from disability advocates and the…
Women with disabilities are worried they could lose access to essential period care as the NDIS transitions to new rules. Menstrual items have been defined as “lifestyle-related”, along with vapes,…
Last Sunday, the government published a draft list of what could and couldn’t constitute an NDIS support under the new legislation. It’s a massively consequential document, with a short consultation…
The Participant Satisfaction Survey (PSS) is one of the ways the NDIS can hear from people connecting with the NDIS, including applicants, participants and their families and carers. This includes…
It’s an awful, devastating irony. At the same time as the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) has been documenting widespread abuse, neglect and a lack of support available to disabled Australians,…
What should or shouldn’t be funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme? You might think having a list of things that are “in” or “out” seems like a pragmatic way…
Nick Avery has always loved the slow pace of living in regional Western Australia. But a four-year wait to see an occupational therapist left her dependent on her husband to…
On 27 March 2024, the Australian Government introduced into Parliament changes to the NDIS Act 2013 (NDIS Act). These changes are proposed under a Bill called the ‘National Disability Insurance…
Martin has experienced chronic pain in his limbs all his life, but it’s getting worse. “I usually only leave the house twice a week,” the 26-year-old living in north-west Tasmania…
Experts have warned new rules have ‘flavour and smell’ of the unlawful program but NDIS minister says comparison is ‘without basis’.
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