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Footage released in probe of 'malnourished' man's death

Footage released in probe of 'malnourished' man's death

Authorities investigating the death of a "seriously malnourished" man with Down syndrome have released footage showing his living conditions.

Call for disability minister to have lived experience

Call for disability minister to have lived experience

Call for disability minister to have lived experience

Call for disability minister to have lived experience

Australians with disability are profoundly affected by the NDIS, and the scheme's next minister should understand that, one advocate says.

'Miserable' employment services failing job seekers

'Miserable' employment services failing job seekers

'Miserable' employment services failing job seekers

'Miserable' employment services failing job seekers

Barriers to entry-level roles are locking job seekers out of the market and making it harder for employers to plug labour shortages.

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Artists dream big at milestone museum exhibition

Artists dream big at milestone museum exhibition

Arts Project Australia's artists are making exciting, compelling contemporary art, says the curator of its first exhibition at a major gallery.

NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost

NDIS fraud crackdown gets $110m boost

Criminals, charlatans and dodgy providers attempting to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme will face a tougher fraud detection system.

Beefed-up hate laws won't touch religious free pass

Beefed-up hate laws won't touch religious free pass

With social cohesion under strain, one Australian state is trumpeting tougher hate laws and penalties but will keep exceptions for "genuine" religious beliefs.

Drive with care: Uber launches service for extra help

Drive with care: Uber launches service for extra help

A rideshare service trialled in the United States will be launched in Australia, letting caregivers book rides for the people they help.

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Spending on NDIS $1 billion lower than forecasts

Spending on NDIS $1 billion lower than forecasts

Spending on NDIS $1 billion lower than forecasts

Spending on NDIS $1 billion lower than forecasts

Lower spending on the NDIS won't mean a lack of support for people with disabilities, Minister Bill Shorten says, following updated budget forecasts.

Irabina Autism Services sued over child restraints

Irabina Autism Services sued over child restraints

Irabina Autism Services sued over child restraints

Irabina Autism Services sued over child restraints

The NDIS commissioner is suing a disability provider for using illegal restraints on children with complex intellectual disabilities.

Harsher penalties for NDIS providers who fail patients

Harsher penalties for NDIS providers who fail patients

Harsher penalties for NDIS providers who fail patients

Harsher penalties for NDIS providers who fail patients

The NDIS watchdog will be given stronger powers under new laws designed to crack down on unscrupulous providers and improve the scheme for participants.

People at risk in hospital while waiting for NDIS care

People at risk in hospital while waiting for NDIS care

People at risk in hospital while waiting for NDIS care

People at risk in hospital while waiting for NDIS care

Almost 300 people with disabilities are waiting to be discharged from NSW hospitals because adequate NDIS supports are not in place, an inquiry has been told.

Albanese apology for 'insensitive' Tourette's comment

Albanese apology for 'insensitive' Tourette's comment

Albanese apology for 'insensitive' Tourette's comment

Albanese apology for 'insensitive' Tourette's comment

The prime minister has made an unreserved apology after making an "unkind and hurtful" jibe in parliament at the expense of people with Tourette's syndrome

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

'Cowboys and fly-by-nighters' no longer covered by NDIS

A list of supports that can and cannot be paid for under the National Disability Insurance Scheme has been released, providing clarity to those with disability.

Father accused of sexually touching disabled daughter

Father accused of sexually touching disabled daughter

Father accused of sexually touching disabled daughter

Father accused of sexually touching disabled daughter

A girl with intellectual disabilities told a teacher that her father touched her inappropriately, triggering a criminal investigation, a jury has heard.

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Disability-led comedy exacts revenge on special school

Playwright Kath Duncan, who likes to say she escaped from "special school", hopes her play Specials! will add to the debate about segregated education.

New pilot programs to boost quality NDIS care

To provide better support for people with disability, new programs are being tested to improve services offered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Disability executive returns to lead NDIS watchdog

A former NDIS executive and lawyer has been named as the newest commissioner of the scheme's watchdog.

'Investment in disabled lives': NDIS costs curb pledge

Changes aimed at reining in costs of the NDIS are being criticised by advocates but people on the disability scheme are being assured their needs will be met.

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'Blood on his hands': advocates slam NDIS reforms

Access and funding levels are set to change for people on disability support services after the government struck a controversial deal to revamp the NDIS.

Minister 'hopeful' of striking deal on NDIS changes

The federal government is confident of reaching an agreement with the opposition to pass reforms to cap spending of the NDIS.

Firm stance on disability funding talks with states

States and territories wrongly fear being lumped with the cost of disability support services, says the federal minister as spending continues to blow out.

Special schools to stay despite advocates' opposition

As disability advocates call for an end to special schools, the federal government has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping them operational.

Fight against 'disgraceful' accessible housing standard

Living in a home built with accessibility in mind is a dream Julie Charlton and others with disabilities like her want to be made a national reality.

Disabled employees struggle to find workplace wellness

The workplace is often not a safe place for Australians living with a disability, who say they are being ignored and excluded from social gatherings.

Disability reform chance squandered, say advocates

Claims it is delaying reforms recommended by the disability royal commission have been rejected by the federal government, despite concern from advocates.

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