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Millions saved as NDIS fraudsters cut-short by Government taskforce
The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Government Services, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP, can today announce...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 30, 20242 min read
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NDIS participants being discharged from hospital faster than ever
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants are leaving hospital faster than ever before, thanks to improvements made by the...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 28, 20242 min read
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CMHA and PWDA Demand Justice and Urgent Reform Following Death of Simon Cartwright at Silverwater Jail
Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) and People with Disability Australia (PWDA) are united in their condemnation of the systemic...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 19, 20244 min read
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PWDA and Disability Representative Organisations Oppose Rushed Implementation of New Support Needs Assessment Model
Minister for the NDIS Bill Shorten has announced funding for a new support needs assessment model that would see these assessments both...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 18, 20242 min read
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Putting participants back at the centre of the NDIS
The Albanese Government is ensuring the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is fairer, easier to navigate and person-centred with...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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ACCC Federal Court action against NDIS and aged care provider welcomed
The Minister for the NDIS the Hon Bill Shorten MP and Assistant Minister for Competition, Charities and Treasury, Dr Andrew Leigh MP...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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AUTISM PEAK BODY WELCOMES GRANT FUNDING: FAMILIES NEED OUR SUPPORT NOW MORE THAN EVER
Chief executive Nicole Rogerson has welcomed the Australian Government’s announcement of the Peer Support Capacity grant for Autism...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 17, 20242 min read
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Government Response to ADHD Senate Inquiry Falls Short
People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national disability rights and representative organisation, has expressed disappointment at...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 16, 20241 min read
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RACGP welcomes Government support for nationally consistent rules for ADHD prescribing
The Royal Australian College of GPs has welcomed the Australian Government's support for nationally consistent rules for prescribing...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 16, 20242 min read
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ANZACATA welcomes independent review of pricing for art and music therapy by National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA)
Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) welcomes today’s announcement by the National Disability...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 13, 20241 min read
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Time to give Supported Employment the Pub Test
We’ve all seen the headlines calling for closure of supported disability enterprises - “$4 an hour Sweatshop!” and heard passionate...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 13, 20244 min read
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$40 million boost for peer support and capacity building
People living with disability will be able to access better support from their peers and community after the Australian Government...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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$3.1m investment in NDIS grants to improve quality and safety
The Albanese Government today announced investment into six new initiatives that deliver on its commitment to a better National...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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More than $31 million to improve information, inclusion and connection for people with disability
The Government has provided more than $31 million to 26 experienced organisations under the Information, Linkages and Capacity Building...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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PWDA Welcomes National Action Plan for LGBTIQA+ Health and Wellbeing, Calls for Strong Implementation
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes the Australian Government’s release of the National Action Plan for the Health and...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 12, 20242 min read
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NDIS growth target on track to be delivered
New data shows recent Government reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has the world-first scheme on track to...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 12, 20243 min read
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New study reveals NDIS reforms penalise NDIS clients
A new survey has revealed that many National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) clients, who are dependent on the now excluded qualified...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 12, 20244 min read
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Supporting Australia’s unpaid carers with a National Carer Strategy
Australia’s three million unpaid carers will be better recognised, respected, valued and supported under the Albanese Labor Government’s...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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Helping those with acquired brain injury maximise their technology use
A free online resource is helping people with acquired brain injury (ABI) consider assistive technology to plan, organise and remember...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 10, 20243 min read
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Improving the lives of children with disability in Australia and China through dance
Monash University’s new AllPlay Dance program is driving the development of inclusive dance programs and supporting the wellbeing of...
Jonathan Shar
Dec 9, 20243 min read
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