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NDIS providers struggling to remain viable amid funding issues as people with disability lose access to support and employment
2 weeks, 3 days ago

NDIS providers struggling to remain viable amid funding issues as people with disability lose access to support and employment

ABC  

For the past seven years, Peter Thorn has thrived under his National Disability Insurance Scheme plan. Peter Thorn's NDIS plan was cut significantly due to an "error", his father John said. "It's a real challenging situation when a decision is made, but there's no transition," Hartley Lifecare chief executive Eric Thauvette said. "The assumptions the NDIS have in the cost …

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Mount Isa beekeeper looks at expanding business to improve NDIS employment
3 weeks ago

Mount Isa beekeeper looks at expanding business to improve NDIS employment

ABC  

Covered head to toe in the middle of a 40-degree Celsius heatwave, Cody Hannover carefully carries tens of thousands of bees from one hive to another. 'No one's going to stop me' Mr Hannover attributes his beekeeping success to his "have a go" attitude, as well as his unique "quirk". "It's hard enough going to a job, being petrified of …

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Art and music therapists worried about NDIS change
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Art and music therapists worried about NDIS change

ABC  

Sally Sara: Art and music therapists say they're in crisis mode due to federal government funding reforms. Kathleen Ferguson: Monica Zidar says her industry is self-regulated, but that it mirrors the framework set by allied health professions such as physiotherapists. Kathleen Ferguson: Monica Zidar says music therapy has a wide range of benefits. Kathleen Ferguson: Trinity Ford from advocacy group …

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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 ago

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

ABC  

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 …

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Bill Shorten refers conference to consumer watchdog for falsely promoting him as keynote speaker
9 months ago

Bill Shorten refers conference to consumer watchdog for falsely promoting him as keynote speaker

ABC  

An unofficial NDIS event held by a private company in the Great Hall at Parliament House, which cost hundreds of dollars to attend, has been referred to the consumer watchdog after wrongly promoting that government ministers would be in attendance. The event page on the website advertises that the federal NDIS Minister Bill Shorten, the ACT Minister for Disability, Rachel …

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

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

ABC  

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 …

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A review, bans, $1m in fines and a crackdown on NDIS regulator after 'shocking' ABC investigation
1 year, 2 months ago

A review, bans, $1m in fines and a crackdown on NDIS regulator after 'shocking' ABC investigation

ABC  

The NDIS regulator has commissioned an independent inquiry after an ABC investigation found providers had unlawfully restrained children with disabilities in a manner which amounted to a breach of human rights. He also said he was "perplexed" about subsequent information reported by the ABC that children continued to be secluded in small, windowless rooms at Irabina up until last year …

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Four Corners investigation prompts worker to come forward, saying controversial practices were still happening last year
1 year, 2 months ago

Four Corners investigation prompts worker to come forward, saying controversial practices were still happening last year

ABC  

A speech pathologist who visited a client at a controversial autism service where children were physically restrained says it was "one of the worst situations" she'd worked in. Key points: The speech pathologist says she saw children with disabilities being kept in small, windowless rooms with one way mirrors Eighteen children attended the Severe Behaviour Program at Irabina, with most …

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Four Corners investigation sparks disability advocates' calls for better NDIS regulation
1 year, 2 months ago

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

ABC  

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 …

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How do we fix the NDIS? Share your story in our crowdsourced investigation
1 year, 5 months ago

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

ABC  

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 minister vows to crack down on prices, offers participants greater flexibility
1 year, 6 months ago

NDIS minister vows to crack down on prices, offers participants greater flexibility

ABC  

NDIS participants will have more control over the length of their plans within the next 12 months, according to the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Bill Shorten. Key points: The government will bring in changes to plan lengths within the next year The current annual review process has been dubbed "traumatic" The government is working with the consumer …

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Parents turn to equine therapy for children with autism, ADHD as disability services wait times blow out
1 year, 8 months ago

Parents turn to equine therapy for children with autism, ADHD as disability services wait times blow out

ABC  

Archie Murdoch reaches into a canvas bag, pulls out a stiff-bristled brush, and starts working it down the mane of a pony. Services 'hard to come by' The shortage in the Goldfields has driven more people to equine therapy and its owner Janelle Kelly said her business had struggled to keep up with demand. "It's a high turnover of people …

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Increased demand for Queensland disability support workers is leaving people in danger
2 years, 8 months ago

Increased demand for Queensland disability support workers is leaving people in danger

ABC  

Sharon Boyce lives a rich and busy life socially and professionally. Key points: People suffering from shortages say the void usually filled by international workers has not been filled A report released last year estimated the industry would need an additional 83,000 workers COVID-19 isolation requirements mean people with disability can be left short-handed at short notice The Toowoomba-based academic, …

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Inquest into Kelvin Forrest's death hears family sought extra NDIS funding before his death
3 years, 1 month ago

Inquest into Kelvin Forrest's death hears family sought extra NDIS funding before his death

ABC  

The brother of Kelvin Forrest, who died after falling from the roof of Byron Central Hospital, has told an inquest that authorities entrusted with the disabled man's care "failed to act". Key points: Kelvin Forrest died in 2018 after falling from the roof of Byron Central Hospital His family hopes the inquest will recognise deficiencies in disability support procedures The …

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Disability royal commission told of efforts to help Indigenous woman locked away for 20 years
3 years, 4 months ago

Disability royal commission told of efforts to help Indigenous woman locked away for 20 years

ABC  

After being locked away for more than two decades, Melanie* hopes for simple things: to cook, to have a pet dog, to go to the beach. "We want to make sure that Melanie still maintains hope but for a long time we haven't been able to give her a date which is also very frustrating for her," Ms Osborne said. …

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