The Latest Breaking News from NDIS

Stop giving the public service impossible jobs and then blaming them when the system collapses

There are better ways to stop grifters ripping off the public purse.

The Canberra Times · Sep 23

Big NDIS savings snagging on lone holdout state

The federal government's frustration is growing over one state's refusal to sign on to one of its sweeping reforms to the NDIS.

AAP · Sep 22

Substantial NDIS package untouched before woman's death

An intellectually disabled woman found emaciated the day before she died had a $75,000 NDIS plan that had never been used, a coroner has been told.

AAP · Sep 21

NDIS data may have ended up in Palantir’s analytics platform as part of efforts to curb fraud

Exclusive: The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission, which has access to NDIA data, used Palantir as part of a multi-agency fraud taskforce

The Guardian - AU · Sep 9

Banned NDIS fraudster used fake name to continue working with vulnerable clients

She was banned from the NDIS for fraud. Months later, she was back under someone else's name.

Newcastle Herald · Sep 3

Man accused of attempting to sexually assault NDIS worker unfit to plead to charges

His brain injury caused 'severe' cognitive impairments, judge finds.

The Canberra Times · Sep 1

Not eligible for NDIS, too old for Thriving Kids. What supports should these young people get?

Major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are coming.

The Conversation · Aug 31

Confused about the NDIS changes? Here’s what’s coming, and what’s still being worked out

After legislating controversial reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) last week, the government’s plan to cut 160,000 NDIS participants and save A$37.8 billion over four years is underway.

The Conversation · Aug 27

Bryn is 16 and has never eaten a meal. His mother’s terrified the newly-cut NDIS won’t ‘step up to keep him alive’

Sweeping changes, condemned by disability advocates, mean some scheme participants’ funding will be reduced by 99%

The Guardian - AU · Aug 20

Thriving Kids will start in October. But will the new support system be ready when families need it?

From October, Australian children aged eight and under with developmental delay and autism will start accessing a new support system: Thriving Kids.

The Conversation · Aug 20