The Federal election has been called and Australians will go to the polls on Saturday 3 May. That includes Australians with disabilities. With the date now set, advocacy organisations are […]
Category: NDIS
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What’s in the budget for people with disability?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered the 2025-26 Budget, as the country waits for the election to be called. And it looks like funding for foundational supports made the cut. A […]
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New plan management rules
New rules for plan management mean the NDIS may make changes to your plan. Earlier this month the agency announced new rules around unreasonable risk in how participant funding is […]
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New financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers
An upcoming free webinar will explore a series of new financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers. These practical and accessible tools will help self-managers develop their confidence in financial literacy. […]
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AFDO looks for lived experience
Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is on the hunt for Lived Experience Team Members to work on its Disability Quality and Safeguarding Project. The organisation recognises how important it […]
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Ideas sought for First Nations disability forum
The Department of Social Services is seeking community views on the establishment of a forum of governments and First Nations people with disability to work together on improving services and […]
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Government to pilot new NDIS supports
Grant rounds will open this week for two new 12-month pilots for high-quality NDIS supports. The Federal government says the Support Coordination Pilot and Supported Independent Living Pilot will help […]
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STEPS launches new programs around Aus
STEPS, a not-for-profit provider of training, employment, and community services, has officially launched its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program in two new locations. The SEE Program was launched […]
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Changing of the guard: new NDIS Minister announced
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.