Dylan Alcott issues passionate defence of the NDIS at the disability royal commission
2 years, 3 months ago

Dylan Alcott issues passionate defence of the NDIS at the disability royal commission

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Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott has delivered an impassioned defence of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, declaring "it's not broken — it's bloody great". Key points: Dylan Alcott says he's tired of answering negative questions about the purpose of the NDIS He says the scheme is not about participants "driving nice cars" but so people with disability "can have a shower" Advocates are at the royal commission, discussing their vision for an inclusive society Mr Alcott was speaking at the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability, which is this week looking at what should be done to make Australia more inclusive. Senior counsel assisting Kate Eastman said employment for people with disability has been "stuck at the same level for about 25 years". Actress Chloé Hayden spoke about disability representation on Monday, revealing she grew up thinking she "wasn't supposed to exist" because she never saw autistic people like herself represented in media.

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Disability groups urge government to tread carefully with NDIS changes as minister gets in a tangle with the senators over Brazil trip
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Disability groups urge government to tread carefully with NDIS changes as minister gets in a tangle with the senators over Brazil trip

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In short: Disability advocates are concerned the government's changes to the NDIS will put marginalised people at risk. Disability advocates and groups are urging the federal government to listen to criticisms of its legislation changing the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and make further amendments to its "NDIS back on track" bill. Detour via Brazil NDIS Minister Bill Shorten lashed out …

The NDIS review has participants and people with disability on edge. These are the areas it's most concerned about
1 year, 8 months ago

The NDIS review has participants and people with disability on edge. These are the areas it's most concerned about

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Over its first decade, the National Disability Insurance Scheme has improved hundreds of thousands of lives across Australia. Key points: A long-running review of the NDIS has handed down an interim report, identifying five key areas of concern The authors are calling for feedback from the Australian public, especially people with disability The review will make its final report in …

How do we fix the NDIS? Share your story in our crowdsourced investigation
1 year, 8 months ago

How do we fix the NDIS? Share your story in our crowdsourced investigation

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The National Disability Insurance Scheme has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people with permanent and profound disability. People with disability have told us stories of overcharging and having to navigate excessive red tape to access support. Tell us about your NDIS experience We're launching an investigation and asking you — the participants, family, workers and providers — …

Dylan Alcott's calls for free rapid antigen tests, NDIS funding guarantee backed by disability advocates
3 years, 1 month ago

Dylan Alcott's calls for free rapid antigen tests, NDIS funding guarantee backed by disability advocates

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Advocates have backed new Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott's calls to provide free rapid antigen tests to people with disability, saying the measure could help save lives during the pandemic. Key points: Dylan Alcott has advocated for free RATs and guaranteed funding for the NDIS Other advocates say access to RATs needs to be improved for people with disability …

National Disability Insurance Scheme review reveals many have 'frustrations' with the bureaucracy
5 years, 2 months ago

National Disability Insurance Scheme review reveals many have 'frustrations' with the bureaucracy

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The National Disability Insurance Scheme, which supports some of the nation's most vulnerable people, is plagued with serious delays and is frustratingly difficult to understand, according to a review. Key points: A recommendation of the report was to extend the life of funding support for recipients from two to three years if their needs are "stable" People with disability reported …

Dylan Alcott 'devastated' at multi-billion-dollar NDIS underspend
5 years, 6 months ago

Dylan Alcott 'devastated' at multi-billion-dollar NDIS underspend

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Paralympian Dylan Alcott says he's "devastated" the Government is championing a balanced budget while also confirming a $4.6 billion underspend on the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Key points: Alcott is Australia's patron for International Day of People with Disability He tweeted that he is heartbroken for families "who try to get funding but can't" Finance Minister Mathias Corman dismissed suggestions …

NDIS reviews leave people with disabilities waiting up to nine months for an outcome
6 years, 10 months ago

NDIS reviews leave people with disabilities waiting up to nine months for an outcome

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People with disabilities are facing delays of up to nine months when they attempt to have their bungled National Disability Insurance Scheme plans fixed, an investigation has found. Key points: NDIS participants seek reviews when their plan does not fit with their needs, for example if they receive funding for fewer hours of care than needed Ombudsman's report found up …

NDIS failing a third of participants, report finds, with intellectually disabled people missing out on services
6 years, 10 months ago

NDIS failing a third of participants, report finds, with intellectually disabled people missing out on services

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The $22 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme is failing some of its most vulnerable participants, a new report has found. Key points: Study evaluated how well system works for participants, carers About one-third of those on scheme feel no better off NDIS works best for people who can "strongly advocate for themselves", leaves those with intellectual disabilities at disadvantage An …

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