Wong defends sending NDIS minister to Ukraine talks NDIS minister and former opposition leader Bill Shorten will attend a Ukrainian peace summit on behalf of Australia, raising the eyebrows of the opposition. AAP · Jun 3, 2024
'Party is over': crackdown on costly NDIS plan rorts The government has vowed to stamp out unscrupulous NDIS providers encouraging participants to spend their funding too quickly and on non-disability supports. AAP · May 25, 2024
Businessman jailed over 'breathtaking' $395m NDIS fraud A businessman who duped international investors out of tens of millions of dollars as part of an NDIS scheme has been sentenced to up to 12 years in prison. AAP · May 24, 2024
Promise of NDIS 'under threat', commissioner warns Australia's disability discrimination commissioner has slammed proposed changes to the NDIS, saying it would reduce participants to their impairment. AAP · May 22, 2024
Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns State and territory leaders have been urged to support reforms to the NDIS because people with disabilities can't afford to wait any longer for improvements. AAP · May 21, 2024
This budget's winners and losers Every household will receive a $300 rebate on their energy bill. Newcastle Herald · May 14, 2024
Experts hope AI tool can cut use of restraints and seclusion on NDIS participants Program aims to help create better disability support plans to guide carers and support workers’ response to challenging behaviour The Guardian - AU · May 4, 2024
How the rise of autism and ADHD fractured Australia’s schools Almost a million Australian schoolchildren now have a disability – that’s one in four enrolments. Parents, teachers and advocates say education is at crisis point The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2024
Alleged NDIS fraud cases before court top 100 A task force set up to tackle fraud within a government-funded disability insurance scheme has led to dozens of people facing court. AAP · Apr 22, 2024
‘Outrageously scary’: NDIS participants fear proposed changes will give them less choice and control Many who use the NDIS disagree with the mandatory registration of disability workers, saying it could block their access to support The Guardian - AU · Apr 12, 2024
Shorten demands criminals not be 'dumped' in NDIS NDIS Minister Bill Shorten will write to the states demanding they stop relying on the disability scheme to manage released criminals. AAP · Apr 9, 2024
Ten lawyers tell court Lehrmann may have leaked confidential material to Spotlight program – as it happened This blog is now closed. The Guardian - AU · Apr 1, 2024
Controversial 'cat cafe' reopens following kitten seizure Owner vows to take it slow and 'deal with trolls'. The Canberra Times · Mar 27, 2024
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Disability scheme overhaul transforms access to support An overhaul of the government's disability scheme could change the way Australians access support funding and give powers to the program's watchdog.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024 Morning Mail: six missing in US bridge collapse, welfare funds diverted to gas giant, Assange wins short reprieve Cargo vessel may have lost power before ramming into bridge in Baltimore; AGL received thousands of dollars from former customers
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024 Burney welcomes ‘circuit breaker’ – as it happened This blog is now closed.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 26, 2024 Greens and disability groups criticise federal government gag on NDIS talks Guardian Australia understands a major announcement will be made on Wednesday but those consulted are sworn to secrecy
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 Disability provider faces $1.8m fine over burns death Kyah Lucas died from burns after being bathed by two LiveBetter disability support workers in 2022. The disability support provider now faces a hefty fine.
AAP · Mar 26, 2024 'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears State and territory leaders are calling for transparency about NDIS costs as they push back against planned reforms, which they say are being rushed.
The Canberra Times · Mar 10, 2024 Worried Canberra NDIS providers urge 'complete rethink' amid funding crisis They are calling for support through a lengthy reform process.
AAP · Feb 27, 2024 NDIS commissioner resigns as work safety issues brew NDIS commissioner Tracy Mackey will step down in May, as accusations of mismanagement and unsafe workloads continue to swirl around her.
The Guardian - AU · Feb 17, 2024 David relies on Christina for 24/7 care, but the NDIS won’t fund her help – because she’s his wife The deafblind advocate is unable to find another carer and NDIA says it only funds family members in ‘exceptional circumstances’
AAP · Feb 12, 2024 Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled Disability providers who overcharge and under-service Australians are in the government's sights as it announces a task force to look at the NDIS registry.