The Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into the Disability Support Pension (DSP) has found serious flaws in its underlying policy framework, the way it is administered and how applicants are […]
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Recommendations to address NDIS workforce issues
Following the release of the NDIS National Workforce Plan 2021-2025, the Joint Standing Committee of the National Disability insurance Scheme has made eight recommendations to address issues within the NDIS […]
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Disability Employment Services being examined by Royal Commission
The next hearing of the Disability Royal Commission will examine the Disability Employment Services (DES) program and whether it contributes to or operates to prevent violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation […]
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Landmark ‘Early Intervention Guideline’ wants community engagement
Landmark ‘Early Intervention Guideline’ wants community engagement
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Business incentives to recruit people with disability
Australian businesses are being given incentives to hire people with disability with initiatives that include training and internships. Social Services Minister Ann Ruston said the $20 million investment was designed […]
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NDS report: 2021 a difficult year for service providers
National Disability Services report is grim reading for service providers
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New Australian Disability Strategy
A new Disability Strategy supported by targeted action plans and a robust outcomes framework is intended to drive change for people with disability over the next decade. Launched to mark […]
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NDIS updates disability support guidelines
The NDIS has updated its guidelines for disability-related health supports that relate directly to the functional impact of the disability. The NDIS can fund these health supports to help manage […]
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Funding boost for NDIS participants
Funds collected from incorrect or non-compliant payments from NDIS providers has been redirected to NDIS participant plans. A National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Compliance Response Team that was established earlier […]
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New resource for road-safe travel of children with disability
New resource for road-safe travel of children with disability
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Legislation cuts red tape for NDIS participants
The government has introduced legislation to improve the NDIS experiences of participants, their families and carers. The amendments provide for a significant reduction in administrative red tape and strengthen the […]
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Report on vaccine rollout for people with disability
The Final Commissioners’ Report of Public hearing 12: The experiences of people with disability, in the context of the Australian Government’s approach to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout has been tabled […]