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States push back on footing bill for NDIS changes

States push back on footing bill for NDIS changes

State leaders and ministers say they were kept in the dark on the extent of planned changes to the NDIS and fear they're being left to pick up the tab.

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.

Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral

Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral

Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral

Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral

State officials will be briefed on the federal government's plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.

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'Tragic case': damning report on boys found in squalor

'Tragic case': damning report on boys found in squalor

Almost six years after two disabled brothers were found in squalor, a damning report reveals how concerns about their health and wellbeing were ignored.

NDIS overhaul uncertainty 'deeply unsettling'

NDIS overhaul uncertainty 'deeply unsettling'

As the government debates how to rein in the spiralling cost of the NDIS, advocates say the disability community is struggling with the uncertainty.

The big change that could be coming for NDIS funding

The big change that could be coming for NDIS funding

The government is preparing a major overhaul of Australia's main disability support scheme in a bid to bring down its spiralling cost.

Labor MPs break ranks on budget disability reform

Labor MPs break ranks on budget disability reform

Some government MPs are pushing for major NDIS reforms, but advocates say people with disabilities should not be left behind.

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Disabled woman ‘fatally betrayed’ by NDIS provider

Disabled woman ‘fatally betrayed’ by NDIS provider

Disabled woman ‘fatally betrayed’ by NDIS provider

Disabled woman ‘fatally betrayed’ by NDIS provider

A grieving mother has called for justice for her beloved and cheeky disabled daughter, who died days after sustaining fatal burns in a bathtub.

NDIS ordered to pay up in 'significant' court battle

NDIS ordered to pay up in 'significant' court battle

NDIS ordered to pay up in 'significant' court battle

NDIS ordered to pay up in 'significant' court battle

The national disability insurer was wrong to deny funding to a man in need of a mobility scooter, a court has ruled in a landmark decision.

Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Ticket to rideshare: disability groups call for change

Transport subsidy schemes around Australia need urgent reform to give people with disabilities greater choice and lower costs, a report has found.

Leading disability employer sold, saving jobs

Leading disability employer sold, saving jobs

Leading disability employer sold, saving jobs

Leading disability employer sold, saving jobs

The nation's second-largest disability employer has been sold, saving 1250 jobs, after a government rescue package prevented its collapse.

Call for calm as police probe suspected murder-suicide

Call for calm as police probe suspected murder-suicide

Call for calm as police probe suspected murder-suicide

Call for calm as police probe suspected murder-suicide

As debate rages over the level of NDIS support for victims of a suspected murder-suicide, a premier has called for calm so police can investigate the tragedy.

Thriving Kids aims to 'mainstream' disability support

Thriving Kids aims to 'mainstream' disability support

Thriving Kids aims to 'mainstream' disability support

Thriving Kids aims to 'mainstream' disability support

State and federal governments have struck a new deal to reduce the sky-high cost of the NDIS while better supporting young people with mild disabilities.

Minister can't quantify NDIS savings post-hospital deal

Minister can't quantify NDIS savings post-hospital deal

Minister can't quantify NDIS savings post-hospital deal

Minister can't quantify NDIS savings post-hospital deal

Health Minister Mark Butler is yet to put a deadline on cutting spending growth on the $50 billion-per-year NDIS after striking a major hospital funding deal.

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No concern over delay to kids' autism program, says PM

Anthony Albanese insists a delay to an early intervention program for children with autism is about making sure the government gets it right.

'Long overdue': states sign off on $25b hospital deal

An eleventh-hour agreement means states and territories will receive extra funding for public hospitals but health experts are calling for more reforms.

NDIS autism changes delayed as funding deal struck

Premiers and ministers have agreed to delay a program to get children with autism and developmental delay off the NDIS in a national cabinet meeting.

Strict bail for 'risky' accused $3.6m NDIS fraudster

A magistrate has imposed "onerous" bail conditions on a man accused of defrauding $3.6 million in NDIS funds after raising concerns about the risk he posed.

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Disability care breaches prompt million-dollar fine

The Federal Court has imposed a $1.1 million penalty on a disability not-for-profit for breaking reporting laws and failing to provide proper care.

Gen-Z service rewrites approach to male mental health

Lived experience of mental health challenges is being used as the primary tool to connect with boys and young men facing their own difficulties.

Disability worker accused of causing patient’s death

A disability worker has been charged over the death of a man in a house fire at an assisted living facility nearly five years ago.

Bitcoin vendor who took 'drug' money posed NDIS risk

A woman convicted of laundering "drug" money via cryptocurrency after a police sting has been denied NDIS clearance for posing a risk to vulnerable residents.

NDIS gap leaves thousands with no psychosocial support

Redirecting NDIS funds would help people with psychosocial disability whose needs are not being met, a Grattan Institute report has found.

'Cracks' in NDIS led man to seek prison return instead

Jayden Conroy was stabbed 11 times while behind bars but faced with inadequate NDIS support on the outside, he sought to return to prison life.

'Cruel game': cracks showing over NDIS scheme shake-up

Tensions have bubbled to the surface over a federal overhaul of support for autistic children to rein in snowballing NDIS scheme costs.

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