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![<p>Historical data shows NDIS costs had been overestimated by almost $15 billion [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/4_11_22_ndis_budget.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Financial reports show NDIS costs consistently overestimated
As the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) edges closer to a projected cost of $50 billion per year, new figures... Read more
![<p>Social Services Minister, Amanda Rishworth, at Australia’s Disability Strategy National Forum on Wednesday. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/03_11_22-DES-trial.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Trial to shed light on inefficient Disability Employment Services
A new Government trial will connect job-seeking National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants with a... Read more
![<p>Many people with disability end up staying in hospital for longer than necessary because they can’t find appropriate accommodation to move into after a hospital stay. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/31_10_2022-CareChoice-organisation-image.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Hospital to home – transitioning to the right accommodation
SPONSORED – Across the country, people with disability are finding themselves unable to find suitable... Read more
![<p>Esther Simbi is a refugee, disability advocate and social worker who spoke at the Commission. [Source Royal Disability Commission]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/28_10_22-RC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Cultural people with disability face isolation and abuse within their communities
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has heard that people with... Read more
![<p> Improving the sustainability of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is a major focus of the Government’s 2022/23 Budget. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/26_10_22_budget.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Budget invests $166.6 billion into NDIS and people with disability
The Federal Government’s Budget for 2022/23 includes a greater focus on the National Disability Insurance Scheme... Read more
![<p>Disability provider, Baptist Care SA, has put in a special practice framework to assist in providing better supports to their clients with disability. [Source: Supplied]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/24_10_2022-Baptist-Care-SA-Talking-Disability-article-image.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Creating a cultural shift to empower people living with disability
SPONSORED – With the Disability Royal Commission still investigating ways to improve the lives and services of... Read more
![<p>NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has named Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and Ms Lisa Paul AO PSM as co-chairs of the new review panel. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/19_10_22_ndis_review.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS review panel introduced early as projected costs blow out
The Federal Government has brought forward its planned review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as next... Read more
![<p>The removal of COVID-19 isolation periods on Friday has not been received well by the disability community. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/17_10_2022-PWD-COVID-19.jpg?fm=pjpg)
End of COVID-19 isolation means end of freedom for people with disability, advocates say
On Friday, COVID-19 measures were rolled back for the general public – specifically isolation periods for positive... Read more
![<p>Carly Findlay spoke of the importance of online visibility for people with disability at the Disability Royal Commission. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/14_10_22_DRC.jpg?fm=pjpg)
People with disability face regular harassment online and in person
People with disability are frequently experiencing abuse and harassment in public and online with few avenues to... Read more
![<p>Institutionalised people with disability are facing barriers when attempting to access the NDIS. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/10_10_22.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIS support barriers impacting institutionalised people with disability
People with psychosocial disabilities are facing “structural and systemic barriers” when attempting to access... Read more