The Federal Government will fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) with $43 billion in funding secured over the forward estimates period. In his budget speech, Treasurer Scott Morrison (pictured) said: […]
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Call to action: Disability and the media
Authentic representation of disability in the media was the standout concern from those attending the first Disability, Media and Human Rights Conference held recently at Curtin University, Perth. A solution put forward […]
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Inclusive education lagging in NSW
“It’s like people you see sometimes, and you can’t imagine what it would be like to be that person, whether it’s somebody in a wheelchair or somebody who can’t talk. […]
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NDIA accepts Independent Pricing Review recommendations
The Board of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has given in principle support to the Independent Pricing Review Report’s 25 recommendations. These include: Adding a third tier to the […]
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NDS CEO: Still risks ahead for the NDIS
When it comes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) there is good news but it is being clouded by difficulties. As National Disability Services (NDS) CEO Dr Ken Baker […]
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Gaps in NDIS for people with psychosocial disability
Major report identifies people with mental illness are being left without support in the transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The University of Sydney Faculty of Health Sciences […]
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Productivity Commission Report on Disability Services
The Productivity Commission has released its 23rd annual Report on Government Services (RoCG). It covers 17 areas of government services including those for people with disability. The following is an […]
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Autism-powered software testing firm
A local start-up company is giving unique employment opportunities for people with autism. Xceptional is a new software testing firm that provides software testing services to its customers. Speaking at […]
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Erosion of business confidence affecting disability services
National Disability Services (NDS) report reveals disability service providers under increasing cost and staff pressures. The State of the Disability Sector Report 2017 also found there was a big gap […]
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Disappointing response from SMEs in disability survey
SME’s still hold outdated stereotypes about customers and employees with disability. The Australian Network on Disability (AND) 2017 Disability Confidence survey of more than 500 small and medium enterprises found […]
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NSW CID calls for action on funding
NSW Council for Intellectual Disability has concerns for future funding of disability advocacy groups. CID senior advocate, Jim Simpson said NSW Government plans to cut funding will “silence the voice […]
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NDIS rollout schedule will not be met
NDIS timetable for participant intake will be delayed, according to a Productivity Commission report. Governments must start planning now for a changed timetable, including working through the financial implications. To […]