Bill Shorten’s replacement as NDIS Minister has been announced. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has now taken up the position, after Shorten’s departure this week to serve as Vice-Chancellor of […]
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First Nations NDIS strategy launched
The Federal government’s new First Nations-focused NDIS strategy promises culturally safe and accessible support. The NDIS First Nations Strategy 2025-2030 was released just days after the government’s first National Autism […]
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People with disability guiding NDIS reform
Respected disability advocates El Gibbs and Dougie Herd have been appointed as the two co-chairs of the newly formed NDIS Reform Advisory Committee. Announcing the appointments, outgoing NDIS Minister Bill […]
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Benevolent Society gets In Sync
New approach to play-based intervention for children with disability.
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Pause urged on changes to therapy funding
SANE Australia is among the organisations and advocates calling for potential changes to music and art therapy funding to be paused. It follows NDIS Minister Bill Shorten’s announcement that funding […]
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Shorten increases NDIS penalties
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced significant new penalties for those who hurt or injure an NDIS participant – bringing legislation into line with WHS penalties. Shorten announced the second […]
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More clarity needed for NDIS supports
Younger participants affected by NDIS funding changes.
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Government releases NDIS supports lists
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has released the final NDIS supports lists, detailing what NDIS participants can and cannot spend their funding on. This is the first time this list has […]
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NDIS Quality Supports pilot begins
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will pilot two new initiatives under the new Quality Supports program, to deliver high quality services to vulnerable participants. The pilots will focus on […]
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Disability Reform Roadmap reveals plans for disability reform
The Federal Government has released its Disability Reform Roadmap for 2024 and 2025. Developed in partnership with states and territories, the Roadmap outlines the government’s initial plans for reforms to […]
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Government suggests changes to NDIS registration system
The Federal Government is proposing a new registration system for the NDIS which it says will better regulate providers. The government will now require all platform providers, support coordinators and […]
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Consultation on Foundational Supports
Consultations around the design of Foundational Supports are starting this month. Public consultation with people with lived experience and their families and carers, disability organisations, along with the broader sector will […]