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The Latest Breaking News from NDIS

NDIS forecast to cost extra $8.8bn over estimates as Shorten announces independent review

Labor blames Coalition neglect and promises review will not be about cost-cutting, despite escalating costs

The Guardian - AU

Government brings forward planned NDIS review, urges bigger focus on disability scheme's benefits

A planned review of the NDIS will be brought forward to this year, with the federal government promising to work closely alongside people with disability.

ABC News

NDIS put under spotlight in new review

A review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be carried out to find improvements and ensure costs are being well managed.

AAP

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What we know about the budget so far

The Albanese government is due to hand down its first budget in a little over a week. Here are the key details we already know.

AAP

NDIS participants, families and lawyers allege breaches of NDIA's model litigant obligations

The NDIA and its legal representatives have been accused of systemically breaching the statutory obligation for Commonwealth organisations to be model litigants.

ABC News

Newcastle health insurer NIB's plan to build a chain of NDIS plan providers

NIB moves into the NDIS

Newcastle Herald

Doing away with COVID isolation rules means increased isolation and risks for people with disability

Mandatory isolation rules for people with COVID end today. Pandemic leave disaster payments will also cease for all workers except casual workers employed in aged care, disability, hospitals, Indigenous health services and hospitals.

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Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bill Shorten on NDIS reform and the Optus fallout

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a landmark reform of the last decade. But while delivering much benefit, it has operational problems and its cost has escalated dramatically – currently around $30 billion annually, there have been suggestions it could reach $60 billion. The scheme looms as one of…

The Conversation

Uneven path to a decent home: Australians with a disability face battle for accessible housing

Tristan waited years for essential alterations to his community housing property, only to be told they were too expensive. His story is not unique

The Guardian - AU

Aged care system accused of failing older Australians with disability, as those over 65 years remain locked out of NDIS

Australians aged over 65 years who live with disability are unable to apply for the NDIS. Advocates say that amounts to discrimination and the aged care system cannot support them adequately either.

ABC News

Put lived experience at NDIS heart: Alcott

Dylan Alcott has handed a report into NDIS participation to the government, saying he's excited people with disabilities will be at the forefront of the scheme.

AAP

Banks raise interest rates in response to RBA – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

ACT government, National Disability Insurance Agency to streamline NDIS approvals to free up hospital beds

Janet spent a year in hospital waiting for changes to her NDIS plan to be approved and supported accommodation to be found. The ACT government wants to streamline the process so others can discharge faster.

ABC News

Terrifying flood ordeal turns into frustrating NDIS battle for NSW woman

Asphyxia says protracted process left her without her wheelchair for months after it was damaged in floods

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Shepparton disability provider Gallawah rapidly growing thanks to unique service

Tina Powney wondered whether her son, who lives with a range of disabilities, would be the next Indigenous person to die in custody during one of his periods in jail. She decided to create the kind of service she needed but could not find.

ABC News

More Australians are being prescribed ADHD medication than ever, but myths about the neurological condition still remain

Millions of Australians are being treated for ADHD but misconceptions about the condition's treatment, diagnosis and who it effects still linger.

The Conversation

Should ADHD be in the NDIS? Yes, but eligibility for disability supports should depend on the person not their diagnosis

Eligibility for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) came under scrutiny this week, after NDIS minister Bill Shorten said he was considering whether a diagnosis of attention-defecit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) should grant automatic eligibility for the NDIS.

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A disabled NDIA chair is a great first move in the NDIS reset. Here's what should happen next

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has a new chair and for the first time it is a disabled person – former paralympian Kurt Fearnley. His appointment, along with that of two new directors, Graeme Innes (former disability discrimination commissioner) and Maryanne Diamond (Australian Network on Disability board member), brings…

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Fuck Yeah: The NDIA Now Has Five People With Disabilities On Its Board, Making History

A huge win for representation.

The Guardian - AU

New NDIA chair Kurt Fearnley says participants must be able to ‘see themselves’ in the agency

The three-time Paralympic gold medallist says ‘trust with the organisation itself is a visceral thing’

AAP

Paralympian to chair disability board

The National Disability Insurance Agency has a person with a disability as its chair for the first time, with Paralympian Kurt Fearnley named in the role.

The Conversation

'They treat you like a person, they ask you what you want': what NDIS participants value in support workers

When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established almost a decade ago, it was envisaged people with disability would be empowered consumers. It was hoped their customer insights would shape new services designed to meet their specific needs and preferences.

The Guardian - AU

Thousands of outstanding NDIS legal appeals to be reviewed by new taskforce, Bill Shorten says

Former disability discrimination commissioner Graeme Innes will lead independent body aimed at blitzing massive backlog of cases

The Guardian - AU

Australian government faces biggest class action ‘since robodebt’ over NDIS age exclusions

Class action alleging exclusion from disability scheme for over 65s could rival robodebt scandal

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