Eight more Australians leave West Bank – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Oct 24, 2023
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Greens Jordon Steele-John on the disability royal commission and Bill Shorten's NDIS reforms The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has shared its final report. In this series, we unpack what the commission’s 222 recommendations could mean for a more inclusive Australia. The Conversation · Oct 6, 2023
For people with communication disability, complaining about their treatment isn't so simple The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has shared its final report. In this series, we unpack what the commission’s 222 recommendations could mean for a more inclusive Australia. The Conversation · Oct 5, 2023
Maintenance man stole almost $200k from NDIS clients A handyman who stole almost $200,000 from National Disability Insurance Scheme clients has tried to pay back the portion of funds he kept for himself. AAP · Oct 4, 2023
Phase out of segregated schools 'wildly inadequate' A Greens senator wants special schools for students with disabilities to be phased out by 2030, rather than the 2051 deadline proposed by a royal commission. AAP · Oct 1, 2023
The disability royal commission recommendations could fix some of the worst living conditions – but that's just the start The bite mark on Ashlee’s cheek, her broken teeth and other photos of injuries from assaults in disability housing are some of the haunting images emerging from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. It’s hard to fathom how someone could commit these brutal… The Conversation · Sep 29, 2023
Shorten wants answers on 'confronting' footage of kids Bill Shorten wants answers after "shocking and confronting" footage of children with autism being pinned to the ground by NDIS workers was broadcast. AAP · Sep 26, 2023
'I want to get bogged at a beach in my wheelchair and know people will help'. Micheline Lee on the way forward for the NDIS If you have read anything about the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the last few years, you will have encountered many metaphors. The NDIS is the “lifeboat in the ocean”, “an oasis in the desert”, “a plane being built mid-flight” or a “limitless magic pudding”. The Conversation · Sep 26, 2023
Disability providers roll up their sleeves for Aruma open day 'Just come and give it a go.' Newcastle Herald · Sep 20, 2023
The NDIS has a parent problem. Changes could involve parents more in disability support and reduce stress The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has seen increasing numbers of children with developmental delay or disability receive support within clinical settings. It’s also seen reduced support in other settings, including home and school. The Conversation · Sep 18, 2023
70% of Australian students with a disability are excluded at school – the next round of education reforms can fix this The National School Reform Agreement is made about once every five years in Australia. This is the main way the federal government can steer changes in how Australian schools are run. The Conversation · Sep 17, 2023
NDIS providers should be forced to fund ombudsman to address complaints, disability advocates say NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission accused of failing to address price-gouging and unscrupulous service providers The Guardian - AU · Sep 10, 2023
National Disability Insurance Agency accused of ‘failing’ young children with autism Committee hears every family Austism Partnerships Australia worked with who challenged their NDIS funding rejection was eventually approved for intensive support The Guardian - AU · Aug 29, 2023
20% of children have developmental delay. What does this mean for them, their families and the NDIS? Professor Bruce Bonyhady is often described as the architect of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and is co-chair of the panel reviewing it. He spoke last week about the sustainability challenges faced by the scheme. The Conversation · Aug 28, 2023
The Conversation · Aug 25, 2023 More than a 'disability person'. What finishing school is like for youth with intellectual disability Leaving school and figuring out what’s next is challenging for young people. For those with disability, it is even harder. It is often a time when supports are withdrawn as they leave the heavily structured school environment.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 22, 2023 Families, carers, participants speak up as NDIS review heads to Newcastle 'Real change is necessary ... the NDIS is not working for everyone.'
The Guardian - AU · Aug 19, 2023 Intergenerational report reveals spending in key areas to blow out to half Australian budget by 2063 Health, aged care, NDIS, defence and interest payments will grow from one-third of government spending over next four decades
Newcastle Herald · Aug 16, 2023 Debate about group homes raised in approval of Islington D/A The three-storey group home was endorsed by Newcastle councillors.
The Conversation · Aug 16, 2023 Young people with disability have poorer mental health when they are unemployed – funding should tackle job barriers Australian governments spend a lot of money supporting young people with disability to find a job. But the success of these programs has been modest.
Newcastle Herald · Aug 14, 2023 Plans for three-storey disability group home in Islington It would be operated by Newcastle based NDIS organisation '4U Care'.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 25, 2023 Disability advocates urge Queensland to resist builders’ bid to delay accessible housing rules Requiring new homes to have step-free access and corridors wide enough for a wheelchair will save money in long run, experts say
Newcastle Herald · Jul 24, 2023 Charity under investigation for NDIS fraud: service denies allegations Fraud team is responding to complaints about Kurri Kurri Community Services
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023 Sydney renter receives no-grounds eviction notice after requesting shower rail under NDIS plan Real estate agency says it ‘strongly rejects’ any suggestion the notice was related to the request
The Conversation · Jul 18, 2023 More children than ever are struggling with developmental concerns. We need to help families connect and thrive Early childhood has received a great deal of attention in recent weeks, as Australia has sought to understand ways to relieve the cost pressures on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Newcastle Herald · Jul 15, 2023 'Threats, abuse, high workloads': watchdog cracks down on NDIS providers Inspectors audited 40 workplaces and dished out more than 20 infringements.