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Tasmanian family forced to move to Sunshine Coast to access autism specialists for 3yo son

When Jessica was told she would have to wait 18 months to get her three-year-old autistic son into a specialist, she made the desperate decision to move states to get early intervention support.

ABC News

Terminally ill Canberra mother spends last days 'fighting' NDIS

"By the time it gets through that whole process, often the person is dead"

The Canberra Times

Daniel Andrews on placing women at the forefront of the ‘ugliest’ campaign he’s fought as leader

In an exclusive interview, Victoria’s premier worries about the rise of extremism and says his reform agenda is not over

The Guardian - AU

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Disability insurance process 'traumatic'

A family has told a Senate standing committee their son's NDIS funding was cut in 2021 despite him being permanently disabled.

AAP

Michael Pascoe: NDIS honeypot inevitably attracting fat flies

There is serious money seeking to make more serious money out of the NDIS – the promise of a honeypot growing to $60 billion will do that.

The New Daily

Time for action: How to make the NDIS 'the best' it can be

"You can't build a strong NDIS off the back of workers who have no training, no leave and want to get out of the sector".

Newcastle Herald

Power bill relief all round as major parties launch Victorian election campaigns

Labor promised Victorians another $250 cash handout, while the Coalition pledged to quarantine gas supplies

The Guardian - AU

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Serial fraudster's lawyer asks judge not to impose 'crushing' prison sentence

The barrister for a serial fraudster who scammed an elderly man out of $120,000 last year and defrauded the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has asked a judge not to impose a "crushing" sentence on her client.

Newcastle Herald

NDIS: Bill Shorten accuses states of underspending on disability care

Schools could play a bigger role in supporting children, minister suggests, as he also targets rorts and ‘rent-seeking behaviour’

The Guardian - AU

NDIS minister Bill Shorten reads the riot act to rorters, vowing to track down 'shonky' providers

The minister in charge of the NDIS has vowed to track down "shonky" disability providers, telling them to "get off my scheme".

ABC News

Everyone is talking about the NDIS – we spoke to participants and asked them how to fix it

Last week’s budget revealed the rapidly escalating costs of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and rekindled fears among people with disability about its sustainability.

The Conversation

Trial to connect NDIS with job services

The federal government hopes to improve job prospects for people with disabilities through a pilot program connecting NDIS clients with employment services.

AAP

Art therapy helps unwell people to flourish

'Flourish gave me strength, confidence and courage to go on.'

Newcastle Herald

Labor to launch trial to help NDIS participants who want to work

Social services minister Amanda Rishworth to announce pilot scheme aimed at lifting employment rates among people with disability

The Guardian - AU

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AAP

'Don't forget humanity' underpinning NDIS

Australians are being asked to look at the benefits of the NDIS improving the lives of people with a disability as the scheme adds $166 billion to the budget.

ABC News

Horsham NDIS mental health participants eligible for new Haven Foundation homes near Wimmera Base Hospital

Some Horsham NDIS participants with complex mental health needs will soon have new homes when a vacant lot in the city is turned into self-contained units.

AAP

Chalmers vows to make budget sustainable

After handing down his first budget, Treasurer Jim Chalmers says structural issues will still need to be addressed during the parliamentary term.

ABC News

People from migrant and non-English backgrounds tell royal commission of challenges accessing disability services

Living with a disability presents many barriers for Anaab Rooble. The one she finds hardest is how she is treated within her community.

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The Conversation

The budget sounded warnings of an NDIS 'blow out' – but also set aside funds to curb costs and boost productivity

In this week’s federal budget the costs of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have been revised upwards, with average forecast growth of 14% a year over the next decade.

Newcastle Herald

Police investigating Coalfields charity after various complaints from former staff

COALFIELDS charity Kurri Kurri Community Services (KKCS) is in turmoil, with NSW Police confirming an investigation into a range of issues based on statements by former staff.

The Conversation

NDIS plans rely on algorithms to judge need – the upcoming review should change that

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced a review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, amid claims of a cost blowout, heightened by budget forecasts.

ABC News

Anthony Albanese flags NDIS spending crackdown as federal budget forecasts cost blowout

There are growing concerns about the sustainability of a central Labor policy following new budget projections showing the extent of National Disability Insurance Scheme cost blowouts.

AAP

Slaying inflation dragon key: Chalmers

Jim Chalmers has begun the task of budget repair, even as households face power price spikes and lower real wages due to rising inflation.

The Guardian - AU

Government to crack down on NDIS provider fraud amid warning scheme will soon cost $50bn annually

Bill Shorten says $126m earmarked in Labor’s October budget will help protect national disability insurance scheme ‘from crooks’

ABC News

Australians in for tough financial times as federal budget forecasts declining real wages and high living costs

Australians are facing a bleak couple of years, with Treasury forecasting dual woes of sustained high living costs and declining real wages. The budget bottom line has improved but Treasurer Jim Chalmers is warning of tough decisions in coming months.

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