Lawyer calls for urgent action on the latest NDIS revelations.
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Reform needed to protect disability support workers
An urgent overhaul of poorly paid and casual disability support work is needed to ensure the viability of the NDIS and protect participants from substandard care. An Australia Institute’s Centre for […]
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Inquiry into Platform Providers released
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has released details on the Insights Report: Own Motion Inquiry into Platform Providers Operating in the NDIS market. The report is intended to provide […]
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What do you think of the NDIS?
The Australian Government has called on Brain Injury Australia to ask the brain injury community about its experience of the NDIS and how it could be improved. The government is […]
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SDA facility opens in Darwin
A Specialist Disability Housing facility for people with profound disability has opened at Wanguri, Darwin. Speaking at the opening NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said the cooperative between the Federal and […]
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PDA hosting NDIS online event
Physical Disability Australia is hosting a talk looking at the history, success, failure and future of the NDIS, presented by disability advocate Dougie Herd, pictured. His experiences as a member […]
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NDIS pilot program with the Salvation Army
In a partnership first, the Salvation Army has introduced a pilot program what will have two NDIS workers based at its Bourke Street, Melbourne location to assist homeless people with […]
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Dylan Alcott talking up accessible design
Dylan Alcott talks up accessible design.
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Providers facing closures with rising costs
National Disability Services (NDS) is predicting a wave of closures to disability services as recent changes to the NDIS pricing model, coupled with rising costs will make it impossible for […]
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The NDIS and the role of early intervention
“My wish is for the NDIS to be a catalyst for increased social and economic participation and believe that participation is enhanced by increased independence and empowerment.” NDIS Minister Bill […]
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NDIS review panel calls for further consultation
The NDIS review panel hosted a webinar recently, addressing the major issues and themes their review has uncovered so far. Its ‘What we have heard’ report, listed five key challenges. […]
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Queensland builders push for delays in accessible housing
Claims that changes to accessible housing standards in Queensland will result in added costs to the industry has been disputed by Spinal Life Australia CEO Mark Townend. Speaking to F2L, […]