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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

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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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Epilepsy fails NDIS funding criteria because it's not considered a disability, and these families are suffering
2 weeks, 6 days ago

Epilepsy fails NDIS funding criteria because it's not considered a disability, and these families are suffering

ABC  

Adeline Hanna is a playful little girl with a cheerful sense of humour. Jessamy Eccles has been battling to get NDIS funding for her daughter Adeline, who has epilepsy. Melanie Ridout says everything has changed for her family now that her son Leo, who has epilepsy and autism, has finally received NDIS funding. Funding delays cause problems Epilepsy Foundation general …

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

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Why the states and territories are clashing with the federal government over the NDIS
7 months 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" …

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NDIS akin to a 'Byzantine maze' for frustrated families having to go without funding for months
8 months, 1 week ago

NDIS akin to a 'Byzantine maze' for frustrated families having to go without funding for months

ABC  

While each of their stories is different, the results are frustratingly similar — dealing with the National Disability Insurance Agency has driven some of the most vulnerable people in our society to the brink. "My issue is solved but I don't know how … nobody got back to me — not the NDIA, not Bill Shorten's office, not the complaints …

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Months after the NDIS review, provider registration continues to split the disability community
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Months after the NDIS review, provider registration continues to split the disability community

ABC  

In short: There is concern in parts of the disability community about the NDIS review's recommendation that all providers be registered. "There's a lot of people with disability and families who have created very individualised, very inclusive and very safeguarded support arrangements through using unregistered providers," she said. At a glance The NDIS review recommended a tiered, risk-proportionate registration model …

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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

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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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Clinic associated with cult that teaches that people with disability are experiencing 'karma' receives thousands in NDIS funds
1 year, 4 months ago

Clinic associated with cult that teaches that people with disability are experiencing 'karma' receives thousands in NDIS funds

ABC  

In a sermon at Universal Medicine's multimillion-dollar conference centre in northern New South Wales in 2017, Serge Benhayon thanked someone on stage for joining him with her "beautiful team". Ms Kennedy said she looked up Fabic on the internet and saw Tanya Curtis promoting Universal Medicine. During the trial, Tanya Curtis appeared in a Universal Medicine promotional video declaring she …

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The NDIS transformed hundreds of thousands of lives in its first 10 years. What will the next decade hold?
1 year, 5 months ago

The NDIS transformed hundreds of thousands of lives in its first 10 years. What will the next decade hold?

ABC  

As Erica Rojas Wood watches her three children happily play together in a Perth park, she worries days like these could be numbered. Key points: The NDIS has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians, with many receiving support for the first time But as the scheme marks 10 years, it's widely acknowledged reform is needed As the …

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The NDIS review has participants and people with disability on edge. These are the areas it's most concerned about
1 year, 5 months ago

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

ABC  

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 …

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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 — …

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

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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

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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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Push for NDIS to fund private swimming lessons for children with autism
3 years, 2 months ago

Push for NDIS to fund private swimming lessons for children with autism

ABC  

Families of children with autism spectrum disorder are worried their kids will be missing out on vital water safety skills, with the National Disability Insurance Scheme refusing to fund one-on-one swimming lessons. Key points: Until recently, the NDIS would fund the difference between standard and specialised swimming lessons Some parents have now been told they will only receive funding for …

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The national campaign tackling a critical support worker shortage
3 years, 4 months ago

The national campaign tackling a critical support worker shortage

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Real workers in aged care, disability and veterans' support have been enlisted to share their experiences in the workplace in a national campaign, aimed at encouraging thousands more to join them. Key points: Australia faces critical staff shortages over the next few years, with thousands more care workers needed The federal government has committed $13.3 million over 12 months to …

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COVID vaccines 'strongly recommended' for disability workers, but advocates say they should be mandatory
3 years, 5 months ago

COVID vaccines 'strongly recommended' for disability workers, but advocates say they should be mandatory

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COVID-19 vaccinations are being strongly recommended for disability support workers, but National Cabinet has stopped short of making them mandatory. Key points: Scott Morrison says a corporate program to incentive vaccinations will be exended to disability support workers Scott Morrison says a corporate program to incentive vaccinations will be exended to disability support workers But the sector says it's "hugely …

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NDIS Minister wants COVID vaccine to be mandatory for disability care workers
3 years, 5 months ago

NDIS Minister wants COVID vaccine to be mandatory for disability care workers

ABC  

The minister responsible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme has said she wants the COVID-19 vaccines to be made mandatory for workers in disability care. Key points: National Cabinet is expected to discuss the issue tomorrow Linda Reynolds says 40,000 disability support workers have already been vaccinated The peak body for non-government service providers also wants it to be mandatory …

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Melissa and Carl's families thought they’d be safe in a group home. The reality was very different
3 years, 6 months ago

Melissa and Carl's families thought they’d be safe in a group home. The reality was very different

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They are known simply as Melissa and Carl. Key points: The disability royal commission is looking at National Disability Insurance Scheme service providers This week, the inquiry was told about abuse and violence that occurred in a Sydney group home Families of two young adults who live there say they still fear for their safety They are not their real …

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Disability royal commission finds Federal Government responsible for 'serious failures' during COVID-19
4 years ago

Disability royal commission finds Federal Government responsible for 'serious failures' during COVID-19

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People with disability have been "forgotten and ignored" during the pandemic, leaving them "stressed and frightened," a Commonwealth report has found. Key points: The disability royal commission makes 22 recommendations to government over its response to COVID-19 The chair of the commission said failures had led to people with disability "deprived of essential supports" Recommendations include priority access to PPE, …

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