Watch: NDIS cyber hack, beer prices to soar Watch: NDIS cyber hack. Brisbane domestic airport evacuated after major security breach. Sydney's inner west neighbourhood finds eight parked cars smashed The New Daily · Nov 28, 2022
Cyber black market selling hacked ATO and MyGov logins shows Medibank and Optus only tip of iceberg ABC Investigation uncovers large swathes of confidential material widely available on the open internet, ranging from sensitive contracts to privileged legal advice about a student's death. ABC News · Nov 27, 2022
The NDIS has transformed my life – and the last thing we need is media hysteria about its cost The national conversation on the NDIS has been dominated by able-bodied commentators declaring the scheme’s cost ‘a blowout’ The Guardian - AU · Nov 25, 2022
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 · Nov 24, 2022
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 · Nov 20, 2022
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 · Nov 18, 2022
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 · Nov 17, 2022
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 · Nov 15, 2022
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 · Nov 15, 2022
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 · Nov 13, 2022
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 · Nov 11, 2022
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 · Nov 9, 2022
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 · Nov 9, 2022
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 · Nov 4, 2022
AAP · Nov 2, 2022 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.
Newcastle Herald · Nov 2, 2022 Art therapy helps unwell people to flourish 'Flourish gave me strength, confidence and courage to go on.'
The Guardian - AU · Nov 1, 2022 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
AAP · Oct 31, 2022 '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 · Oct 31, 2022 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 · Oct 30, 2022 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 · Oct 28, 2022 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.
The Conversation · Oct 28, 2022 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 · Oct 27, 2022 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 · Oct 26, 2022 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 · Oct 25, 2022 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.