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State’s tough crackdown on youth crime draws criticism

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A new report finds one-in-five young people have felt it was difficult or "not beneficial" living with their parents, yet COVID-19 restrictions have forced them to head home. One youth worker is worried about those still stuck there due to the cost of living and housing crisis.

Australian’s first national guideline outlining the best ways of providing clinical support to autistic children and their families will be launched in Canberra today.

A Senate hearing has been told the NDIS will cost $500m more than projections put forward at the October budget this financial year.

The payment and allowances for carers has not increased in nearly a decade and advocates say it is pushing already exhausted carers into more stress and poverty.

Australia is lagging behind other countries when it comes to employing people with disability.

People thinking of defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme have been put on notice with the government keen on a "clean up" following allegations.

Medicare is “not going to be fixed in one budget”, which is true of course, but this one will set the scene for future budgets.