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'Use it or lose it' – getting NDIS funding is only half the battle for participants

Around 4.5 million Australians live with disability but less than 13% of them are covered by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Getting into the scheme is one thing. But many NDIS participants find using their funding is yet another.

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Townsville joins digital skills program helping people with disability prepare for natural disasters

When Townsville was hit by floods in 2019, Tammy Royle had the tech skills to access emergency help. Now she's part of a pilot program helping others living with disability to prepare for natural disasters.

ABC News

All the DWP Cost of Living Payments people can get from now until December

Payments are due to those eligible

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Struggling disabled job providers culled

Australians living with disability will have access to better employment services after a review of providers, the social services minister says.

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Which cost of living payments do you qualify for and when are they due?

A rundown of all the cost of living payments, whether you are eligible for them and when they will be made

Wales Online

Disability employment services sector to be overhauled, with some providers shut down

Eight providers of disability employment services are set to be effectively shut down by the federal government, as part of wide-ranging overhaul of the sector.

ABC News

PIP provides up to £627 each month to more than 130,000 people with respiratory conditions

There are 24 main respiratory conditions including asthma being supported by the DWP.

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Wheelchair-accessible taxi shortage leaves people stranded, and socially isolated

Wheelchair taxis are an essential service but they can be difficult to find in regional Victoria, leaving people with disability stranded.

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Hobby Man Alex Brooker's life with wife and kids — disability fears to 'mortifying affair'

Alex Brooker's comedy career has put him in the spotlight and he's spoken openly about personal things like his disability, but you may not have heard much about his family life

Daily Mirror

DWP cost of living payment dates for 2022 and who is eligible for each

The payments will help thousands of people this winter

Nottingham Post

Cost of living payments and eligibility for the remainder of 2022

Goverment’s support measures attacked as insufficient as British public faces bleak winter

The Independent UK

New disability payment replacing PIP in Scotland this month involves no private sector assessments

Applications for Adult Disability Payment will open nationwide on August 29.

Daily Record

DWP cost of living payment dates for the rest of 2022 and who is eligible

There is also a full list of each support grant as well as what the requirements are for each

Liverpool Echo

All the DWP cost of living payments you could get from now until December including energy cash

The payments due to be made this year include a £150 disability cost of living payment and the £400 energy discount - here's the full list

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South Australia's autism community shares what they want the Assistant Minister for Autism Emily Bourke to know

Logan Burn has had four occupational therapists in three years and Kat Bell is tired of masking. They have outlined support the autistic community needs.

Daily Record

People claiming Universal Credit could also be due up to £156 each week on top of benefit

If you need help due to an illness, disability or mental health condition you may qualify for extra financial support from DWP.

Daily Record

DWP shares new location where people on legacy benefits will start managed migration to Universal Credit

Older-style benefits including Tax Credits, ESA and Housing Benefit are being replaced by Universal Credit.

Daily Record

Older people nearing DWP official retirement age could be due wide range of extra benefits this year

There are more than a dozen benefits and discounts available for men and women aged over 66.

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Dis Life: 'What exactly is the Government hiding in its unreleased benefits reports?'

Anna Morell from Disability Rights UK says claimants aren't even told what their prospective new benefits will be until a week before they are paid them – they have to wait a month to find out

Manchester Evening News

Learning disability and autism treatment provider placed in special measures following inspection

The service had previously been placed under special measures in 2019.

Daily Record

New disability payment replacing PIP will include ‘informal observations’ during the consultation

Applications for Adult Disability Payment will open nationwide on August 29.

The Conversation

An autism minister may boost support and coordination. But governments that follow South Australia's lead should be cautious

This week, the South Australian government announced the appointment of Emily Bourke to the role of assistant minister for autism. It’s the first portfolio of its kind in Australia.

Wales Online

Payments you may be entitled to in the cost-of-living crisis

Guide to help that may be available to aid the household budget

Daily Record

New Carer’s Allowance help guide updated to reflect potential impact of State Pension on benefit

If you qualify for Carer’s Allowance other benefit payments may change.

Daily Record

DWP clarifies £326 payment eligibility for people on Tax Credits due cost of living support next month

Over one million people are set to receive the first part of the £650 means-test payment in September.

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