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'It's shown me how independent I can be' – housing designed for people with disabilities reduces the help needed

The federal government has been warning that the rising cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is unsustainable. More than a third of NDIS funding is spent on in-house support provided to 5% of NDIS participants with the highest needs.

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Government agency accused of being 'at war with those it should be supporting' as appeals against NDIS cuts spike

There has been a large spike in the number of NDIS participants reporting their plans have been slashed, with many seeking legal help and causing congestion in the appeals system.

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Life Without Barriers disputes group home mishandling

Royal Commission to consider 81 findings against Life Without Barriers' management of group homes for people with disability

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Scott Morrison's use of 'blessed' thrust NDIS back into spotlight, raising questions neither side is prepared to answer

A political scuffle over the Prime Minister's clumsy use of the word "blessed" has thrust the NDIS back into the spotlight and triggered important questions about the scheme's sustainability. However, they are questions that neither side of politics is yet prepared to answer.

ABC News

Not 'blessed', but privileged: Why Morrison's election debate comment angered so many this week

Advocates say Prime Minister Scott Morrison's comment that he was "blessed" not to have children with disability represents an outdated and harmful way of thinking about disability.

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Workforce shortages are putting NDIS participants at risk. Here are 3 ways to attract more disability sector workers

Ahead of the upcoming election, Labor has promised a rigorous review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), focused on spending and administration, should it win office.

The Conversation

Serial fraud ripped off NDIS, was paid $157K

A prolific fraudster jailed last year for using a lonely hearts scam to swindle more than $120,000 from an elderly man has pleaded guilty to defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme to the tune of more than $157,000.

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Having to grapple with the NDIS is no blessing – it’s a matter of government policy

Morrison says he’s sorry for comments about autistic children – maybe he is just relieved he doesn’t have to rely on a system that’s failing those who need it most

The Guardian - AU

The PM Said He’s ‘Blessed’ Not To Have Disabled Kids & His Empathy Trainer Is Dead, Probably

Sir, your ableism is showing.

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Sharma labels Deves’s comments on trans people ‘reprehensible’ – as it happened

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Scott Morrison apologises for offence from comment about being 'blessed' not to have children with disability

Scott Morrison says he is "deeply sorry" that a comment he made during last night's leaders' debate that he was "blessed" not to have a child with disability caused offence, saying he did not intend it that way.

ABC News

No magic moments: 3 Australian politics experts on Morrison and Albanese's first election debate

Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Labor leader Anthony Albanese met at the Gabba in Brisbane on Wednesday evening with 100 undecided voters.

The Conversation

Leaders' debate: Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese clash over boat turnbacks, China, NDIS and major reforms

The first leaders' debate of the election campaign starts out as a friendly affair but ends with Labor leader Anthony Albanese accusing Prime Minister Scott Morrison of an "outrageous slur".

ABC News

Morrison and Albanese clash on Solomon Islands-China pact in first leaders’ debate of federal election

Scott Morrison accuses Anthony Albanese of siding with China as Labor leader wins support of 40% of undecided voter forum over PM’s 35%

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In an election short on excitement, Morrison and Albanese are relying on scare campaigns

Voters don’t appear overjoyed by either leader, so the major parties are going negative

The Conversation

Labor vows to tackle the NDIS crisis – what's needed is more autonomy for people with disability

Labor has announced its plan to fix the problems plaguing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). If elected it will conduct a review into the NDIS, co-designed with people with disability.

ABC News

Labor to review the NDIS if elected, as advocates warn scheme is facing a 'critical moment'

Labor says it wants to "restore trust" in the NDIS, amid warnings about the scheme's sustainability and reports some recipients have been facing significant cuts to their plans in recent months.

The Guardian - AU

Bill Shorten attacks NDIS boss as Labor promises overhaul of $30bn scheme

Opposition says it will establish new appeals process and reduce spending on consultants and private law firms

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Major parties rule out deals with independents – as it happened

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Disability support worker shortage leads to 20yo autistic man being put in hospital

Ryan Croft's dad says the family was left with nowhere turn after their NDIS arrangements broke down. Experts say the case is far from isolated.

ABC News

NDIS anxiety to play out on stage to better inform community and disabilities royal commission

Carly Jensen wants people to know how trying the NDIS planning process can be and is teaming up with other people with disabilities to share their lived experiences.

ABC News

NDIS funding cut by 40 per cent without warning for 9yo boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Harry Williams needs all the assistance he can get from the NDIA but, instead, it has decided to cut his funding by almost half.

ABC News

Desperate parents' pleas for Auslan tutor to help young daughter go unanswered

Jane Linturn was hopeful that her deaf daughter would get the help she needed when her NDIS funding was approved. She soon realised it wouldn't be that simple.

ABC News

Increased demand for Queensland disability support workers is leaving people in danger

A COVID-19 pandemic, workers leaving the sector and a vanishing overseas workforce is leaving Queenslanders living with disabilities without a safety net.

ABC News

People with a disability stranded in bed for hours due to home care worker shortage

Australians living with a disability warn a shortage of home care workers is "failing" people and leaving some without help for critical daily tasks.

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