The Latest Breaking News from NDIS

NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

Premiers and ministers have agreed to delay a program to get children with autism and developmental delay off the NDIS in a national cabinet meeting.

AAP · Jan 30

Morning Mail: NDIS call centre staff told to ‘pretend to be public servants’, fury at ICE shooting, Australia Day honours revealed

More revelations on agencies’ use of outsourced call centres; Cathy Freeman recognised in honours list

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25

Outsourced call centre staff at NDIS have to pretend to work for government, workers say

Serco employees also say they are given email addresses identical to public servants, making them indistinguishable

The Guardian - AU · Jan 25

Disability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine

The Federal Court has imposed a $1.1 million penalty on a disability not-for-profit for breaking reporting laws and failing to provide proper care.

AAP · Jan 19

Scott’s sister says an unlikely champion saved his life. NDIS changes may stop others getting the same help

Exclusive: After a $24,000 legal fight, Scott Clough won the disability support he needs. New appeal rules mean others may not have the same protection

The Guardian - AU · Jan 14

Bitcoin vendor who took 'drug' money posed NDIS risk

A woman convicted of laundering "drug" money via cryptocurrency after a police sting has been denied NDIS clearance for posing a risk to vulnerable residents.

AAP · Jan 7

If parents designed the new ‘Thriving Kids’ program, it’d look like this

Thriving Kids is a planned national program for children aged eight and under with developmental delay or autism who are assessed as having low to moderate support needs.

The Conversation · Dec 9, 2025

Australians’ credit card debt at four-year high – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 7, 2025

Most people with disabling mental health conditions can’t access the NDIS. Here’s a better way to provide support

The pathway to reforming the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is littered with obstacles.

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2025

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

Redirecting NDIS funds would help people with psychosocial disability whose needs are not being met, a Grattan Institute report has found.

AAP · Dec 7, 2025