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NDIS whistleblower protections 'worst' in Australia

Human rights lawyers are urging the federal government to create a law protecting whistleblowers in a bid to ensure integrity in the multi-billion dollar NDIS.

AAP · May 20

Australians with Down syndrome among those to suffer most from proposed NDIS cuts to social activities

‘It’s heartless to cut supports we need to leave the house, work and study at a time when the cost of living has dramatically increased’, advocate says

The Guardian - AU · May 19

The government plans to tighten NDIS eligibility. Here’s what’s likely to change

Amid the noise and spectacle of budget week, one significant policy change has slipped largely under the radar. Health Minister Mark Butler introduced changes that, if passed by parliament, will tighten access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The Conversation · May 17

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Why Some Children Lose SSI Benefits After Turning 18 — Even With an Autism Diagnosis

For many families, receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for a child with autism provides essential financial stability. The monthly payments often help cover therapy costs, transportation, educational support, and daily living expenses that insurance may not fully pay for. That is why many parents are shocked when they receive a…

Kids Ain't Cheap · May 17

5 Reasons Families of Special Needs Children Get Denied SSI the First Time

Parents of children with disabilities often apply for Supplemental Security Income, commonly known as SSI benefits for special needs children, expecting the process to be straightforward. Instead, many families receive a denial letter after months of paperwork, doctor visits, and financial stress. The reality is that first-time denials are extremely…

Kids Ain't Cheap · May 15

DWP criticised for PIP changes excluding young people under 25

Disability charities have said the plans penalise young people ‘because of their age’

The Independent UK · May 15

Texas man who experts said was intellectually disabled is executed for retired professor’s killing

Edward Busby Jr. has become the 600th person executed in Texas since the state resumed carrying out the death penalty in 1982

The Independent UK · May 15

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NDIS reform to clean-up fraud, improve care: providers

Sweeping NDIS reforms will enforce tougher provider registration requirements and improve the quality of support for all, an inquiry has been told.

AAP · May 14

NDIS cuts could leave some participants with a funding gap. How will the changes affect you?

Proposals also grant the health minister power to change disability support rules without state or territory approval. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - AU · May 14

$5 Trillion Crisis: New Study Warns Diabetes Will Devastate Global Economy by 2050

A study warns diabetes may cost the global economy over $5 trillion by 2050, highlighting its impact on productivity and growth across 190 countries.

Latin Times · May 14

The government wants to save $463m by tightening disability support to school students. What’s going on?

The federal government has announced a new “safeguard” around how funding is spent to support school students with disabilities.

The Conversation · May 14

CCTV footage exposed paedophile who lied about having disability

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The Independent UK · May 13

As the definition of autism expands, are we losing sight of those with the greatest needs?

Thinking about autism has evolved.

The Conversation · May 13

9 SSA Updates Women Need to Make After Major Life Events to Avoid Benefit Delays

Life changes can happen quickly, but many women do not realize how those moments can affect their Social Security records and future payments. A marriage, divorce, new job, disability, or even a change of address can create paperwork issues that delay benefits for months if the Social Security Administration does…

Budget and the Bees · May 13

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The Independent UK · May 13

Paedophile who faked severe disability has lies exposed by CCTV

A paedophile who faked a severe disability to avoid being prosecuted for child abuse was caught out by CCTV.

International Business Times UK · May 13

$5 Trillion Crisis: New Study Warns Diabetes Will Devastate Global Economy by 2050

A study warns diabetes may cost the global economy over $5 trillion by 2050, highlighting its impact on productivity and growth across 190 countries.

Budget and the Bees · May 13

10 States Expanding Property Tax Relief for Disabled Homeowners This Year

Rising home values and inflation are putting serious pressure on homeowners across the country, especially those living with disabilities and fixed incomes. In response, several states are expanding property tax relief programs aimed at helping disabled homeowners stay in their homes without facing crushing tax bills. These updates include larger…

The Guardian - AU · May 13

Australians will need to exhaust ‘all appropriate’ treatment options to access NDIS under proposed rules

Exclusive: Sweeping overhaul expected to be introduced to parliament Thursday as Greens warn proposal is ‘extraordinarily alarming’

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MyLifeXP · May 13

Why Even Gods Feared This Married Woman’s Curse

In Hindu mythology, there are stories that go beyond miracles. Stories where devotion becomes more powerful than destiny itself. One such forgotten legend is the story of Varuni a woman whose purity and loyalty were said to be so powerful that even the Sun God stopped rising. This is not…

inkl · May 13

How Disability Law Applies to Complex Benefit Claims

In Providence, a city shaped by historic neighborhoods, major hospitals, and a steady flow of working professionals

The Guardian - AU · May 12

Huge cuts to national disability insurance scheme aim to save more than $36bn in budget’s largest single measure

NDIS changes foreshadowed by health minister Mark Butler will drastically reduce access to the scheme, with nearly 700 staff positions to go at NDIA

The Texas Tribune · May 11

Federal appeals court temporarily halts execution of Texas death row inmate Edward Busby

Thursday’s execution was blocked by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals “pending further order” from the court.

The Conversation · May 11

Osteoarthritis: how stimulating the muscles with electricity may help manage the condition

An estimated 595 million people globally are living with osteoarthritis. This makes it one of the leading causes of pain and disability.

Times Pets · May 11

10 Most Dangerous Man-Eaters in the World- Real Cases

Man-eating animals are not mythical creatures or horror legends. They are real predators whose behavior, under rare but documented conditions, has led to human deaths. Scientists emphasize that these cases are extremely uncommon and usually driven by survival factors such as injury, habitat loss, or prey scarcity. As wildlife researchers…

The Conversation · May 11

Pensions for Botswana’s elderly are growing, but care services are lacking – study tracks 20 years

Botswana’s economy is projected to contract by 0.4% in 2026, driven largely by a slowdown in the diamond sector. Diamonds account for a third of fiscal revenues and a quarter of GDP. This means the government has less money to spend, even before making any policy choices.

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