Disability groups urge government to tread carefully with NDIS changes as minister gets in a tangle with the senators over Brazil trip
6 months, 2 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 at the Greens and the Coalition on Monday night, accusing them of delaying the changes to the NDIS without the support of the disability community. "Since December 2023 I have travelled around Australia to hear the views of people with disability, NDIS providers, disability support workers and their unions about the NDIS Review," his statement said. "At the same time as the costly delay, Liberal and Greens members of the Senate Community Affairs Legislation Committee have also made plans to visit Brazil and the Americas on a two-week junket," the statement said.

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The government has resolved a major NDIS deadlock, but there's far more water to flow under the bridge
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The government has resolved a major NDIS deadlock, but there's far more water to flow under the bridge

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Change can be difficult for anyone, of any age. The government might've found a way to get its political adversaries off its back, but it's unlikely the disability community will be as easy to convince. “We want to work whichever government of the day to make the best legislation we can to improve the NDIS — but this is not …

States and territories to back major NDIS reforms as Senate vote looms
4 months, 3 weeks ago

States and territories to back major NDIS reforms as Senate vote looms

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The states and territories have agreed to support the federal government's overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, putting an end to months of tension. "Critically, this agreement secures the support of the states and territories for the government's legislation and reform agenda, and will help ensure the scheme is here for the future," Mr Shorten said. The states and …

NDIS minister eases concerns that participants would have to pay for mandatory assessments
4 months, 3 weeks ago

NDIS minister eases concerns that participants would have to pay for mandatory assessments

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The Albanese government has moved to soothe concerns over its National Disability Insurance Scheme, following questions from senators over whether the proposed reforms would force participants and their families to double up on diagnosis costs. Labor senator Tim Ayres told the Senate last week the government had not yet determined how it would fund planned "needs assessments for NDIS participants, …

State premiers remain opposed to NDIS reforms that 'risk creating service gaps'
5 months, 2 weeks ago

State premiers remain opposed to NDIS reforms that 'risk creating service gaps'

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South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has penned a letter on behalf of state premiers and chief ministers to oppose the federal government's planned reforms to save billions from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The states had already expressed deep doubt over the reforms, which they claimed "risk creating service gaps for people with disability" if what the NDIS could offer …

Bill Shorten looks to reassure disabled Australians over NDIS overhaul
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Bill Shorten looks to reassure disabled Australians over NDIS overhaul

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In short: NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says changes to the scheme must occur to keep it going. Professor Bonyhady told a Senate inquiry into the NDIS reform legislation last month "the status quo is not an option". "We need to give the disability community our academics, experts and advocates the opportunity to properly and thoroughly analyse the amendments brought forward …

Federal government firms up commitment to co-designing the NDIS with disability community
7 months ago

Federal government firms up commitment to co-designing the NDIS with disability community

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In short: The government says it is committed to co-designing changes to the NDIS with the disability community. The federal government is committing to work further with the disability community to design changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. How criminals are rorting NDIS participants for drug trafficking Photo shows Man takes cash from ATM Criminals have been manipulating participants …

Why the states and territories are clashing with the federal government over the NDIS
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Why the states and territories are clashing with the federal government over the NDIS

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As two days of parliamentary hearings kick off into draft legislation paving the way for changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a governmental stoush has re-emerged. Among other things, it amends the NDIS Act to: provide clarity about what constitutes an "NDIS support"; that is, what services can be funded under an NDIS plan create a "new planning framework" …

As new legislation looms, here's the latest on the future of the NDIS
9 months, 2 weeks ago

As new legislation looms, here's the latest on the future of the NDIS

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In short: The federal government has introduced legislation paving the way for sweeping NDIS reforms recommended by a review. The NDIS Act does not currently have one and the ABC understands a concrete definition could help prevent people from spending their plan budgets on things they aren't supposed to.. The NDIS Act does not currently have one and the ABC …

The NDIS review says 'the moment has come' for change. Here's what to expect
1 year, 1 month ago

The NDIS review says 'the moment has come' for change. Here's what to expect

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The latest review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has had many participants and their families on edge. The review's final report, made public on Thursday, has made 26 recommendations and detailed close to 140 "actions" it says need to happen to transform the NDIS over the next five years. "Governments have come to rely on the NDIS as the …

Disability community says royal commission a turning point, but action must follow for meaningful change
1 year, 3 months ago

Disability community says royal commission a turning point, but action must follow for meaningful change

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The disability royal commission's report has been described by advocates as a turning point towards a fully inclusive and de-segregated Australia. Among the 222 recommendations put to governments are: Working towards a de-segregated workforce and education and housing systems Establishing a First Nations disability forum by March next year Setting up a disability rights act Mixed emotions as report marks …

Four Corners investigation sparks disability advocates' calls for better NDIS regulation
1 year, 3 months ago

Four Corners investigation sparks disability advocates' calls for better NDIS regulation

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Quick Read: In short: Disability advocates have described practices used against intellectually disabled children at an NDIS-funded provider as "sickening" Disability advocates have described practices used against intellectually disabled children at an NDIS-funded provider as "sickening" What's next? There are calls to ramp up regulation to ensure similar methods are not being used by other disability service providers Disability advocates …

The NDIS review has participants and people with disability on edge. These are the areas it's most concerned about
1 year, 6 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, 6 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 — …

NDIS 'reboot' will include more staff, cost crackdown, longer-term plans and shonky services purge, Shorten says
1 year, 8 months ago

NDIS 'reboot' will include more staff, cost crackdown, longer-term plans and shonky services purge, Shorten says

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Disability Services Minister Bill Shorten says the government's central agency for supporting Australians with a disability has "lost its way" and needs significant work to ensure it can survive into the future. Key points: The NDIS minister has promised a reboot of the government's key disability agency, which he says has gone off track Bill Shorten promised more staff, longer-term …

Government brings forward planned NDIS review, urges bigger focus on disability scheme's benefits
2 years, 2 months ago

Government brings forward planned NDIS review, urges bigger focus on disability scheme's benefits

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A planned review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is being brought forward to this year, with the federal government promising to work alongside people with disability after a significant breakdown of trust in recent years. Key points: The government has fast-tracked its review of the NDIS It expects the scheme over will cost $8.8 billion more over the next …

Disability organisations rally against proposal to introduce independent assessments
3 years, 10 months ago

Disability organisations rally against proposal to introduce independent assessments

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More than 20 disability organisations have called on the federal government to abandon a plan which they say will force people to explain their support needs to a stranger in less than three hours, or risk losing their NDIS funding. Key points: Disability organisations say a proposal to introduce independent assessments is about "box-ticking" and cost cutting NDIS funding plans …

People with disability fought long and hard for NDIS funding, now many fear it is about to change
4 years, 1 month ago

People with disability fought long and hard for NDIS funding, now many fear it is about to change

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Sue Grier has always worried about what might happen to her autistic son when she dies, but her concerns have grown due to proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. "For many, many years, William has had very little funding and the NDIS arrived and he's now been able to achieve some great things in his life," Ms Grier …

Disability advocates welcome NDIS reforms to increase number of scheme participants
4 years, 4 months ago

Disability advocates welcome NDIS reforms to increase number of scheme participants

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Advocates are welcoming substantial changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme which they believe will make the system quicker and easier to navigate. Key points: The new reforms follow an independent review of the NDIS last year Advocates say enacting the review's recommendations will make the scheme easier to access 100,000 new participants have signed up to the NDIS in …

National Disability Insurance Scheme review reveals many have 'frustrations' with the bureaucracy
4 years, 11 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 …

National Disability Insurance Scheme only works if people can navigate the system, woman says
5 years, 7 months ago

National Disability Insurance Scheme only works if people can navigate the system, woman says

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A blind and hearing-impaired woman says she is proof the National Disability Insurance Scheme can work if you can advocate for yourself. Key points: Mrs Arentz has been on the NDIS since 2017 and is concerned the scheme favours those who have the capability to advocate for themselves 60 per cent of the 277,000 people currently on the NDIS have …

Advocates blame NDIS failures as families give up severely disabled children to child protection
5 years, 8 months ago

Advocates blame NDIS failures as families give up severely disabled children to child protection

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Children with high-needs disabilities are living in child protection because their parents can no look longer after them, with advocates blaming a lack of support from the National Disability Insurance Scheme for forcing parents to give up their children. Key points: The McNeills gave their son up to state care because he needed 24-hour supervision and they did not have …

Federal election promise from Coalition includes quicker NDIS assessments and longer plans
5 years, 8 months ago

Federal election promise from Coalition includes quicker NDIS assessments and longer plans

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The Coalition is promising significant changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, giving participants more certainty over their plans and forcing the troubled agency to make decisions more quickly. Key points: Midway through the election campaign, radical changes to the NDIS have been announced by the Coalition Parties have argued about funding for the scheme for more than six years …

NDIS frustration for Melbourne family after two-year wait for new wheelchair
5 years, 9 months ago

NDIS frustration for Melbourne family after two-year wait for new wheelchair

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Elias Anderson will be in the MCG crowd when his beloved Western Bulldogs take on Collingwood this Friday night, but he won't be able to see the players. "The NDIS rollout reached western Melbourne on October 1, 2018, at which time Elias was made eligible for the NDIS," she said. "Elias's current plan includes funding to hire a power wheelchair …

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