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Closing the gaps: Community Visitor Schemes and disability safeguards in Australia
The Government is consulting on Community Visitor Schemes to ensure consistent safeguards for people with disability.... Read more
How to choose the right NDIS provider: What to look for and questions to ask
Choosing the right NDIS provider can be overwhelming. This guide covers what to look for, the questions to ask, and how... Read more
Beware of ‘turnkey’ NDIS businesses: Why disability support should never be a get-rich-quick scheme
Over the weekend, reports emerged of fully registered NDIS businesses being sold online with no disability experience... Read more
Are Queensland’s new “special schools” a step forward or a step back?
Queensland plans to build six new special schools, but disability advocates warn it’s a step away from inclusive... Read more
“Sent up the creek without a paddle”: Rural communities struggle as NDIS funding slashed
Rural Australians with disability are being hit hard by NDIS funding cuts, with advocates warning of a looming crisis.... Read more
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Major review of Disability Discrimination Act promises long-overdue reform
The Australian Government has launched a long-awaited review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, aiming to... Read more
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“If Jodie wasn’t here, I wouldn’t be alive”: NDIS cuts leave participants and providers on the brink
Recent NDIS pricing cuts are threatening the lives and independence of Australians with complex disabilities. This... Read more
Major SA disability job provider loses contract amid national shake-up
South Australia’s largest disability job provider, Maxima, loses its federal contract amid a national overhaul of... Read more
What happens if you overspend or underspend your NDIS plan budget?
Managing an NDIS plan budget requires understanding how your funding is structured and when it becomes available. Read more
Rebalancing the NDIS: Is it time for a support system beyond the scheme?
As pressure mounts on the NDIS, a new Grattan Institute report calls for a smarter, fairer disability support system —... Read more