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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.

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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.

Disability-led comedy exacts revenge on special school

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

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

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.

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'Investment in disabled lives': NDIS costs curb pledge

'Investment in disabled lives': NDIS costs curb pledge

'Investment in disabled lives': NDIS costs curb pledge

'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.

'Blood on his hands': advocates slam NDIS reforms

'Blood on his hands': advocates slam NDIS reforms

'Blood on his hands': advocates slam NDIS reforms

'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

Minister 'hopeful' of striking deal on NDIS changes

Minister 'hopeful' of striking deal on NDIS changes

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

Firm stance on disability funding talks with states

Firm stance on disability funding talks with states

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

Special schools to stay despite advocates' opposition

Special schools to stay despite advocates' opposition

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

Fight against 'disgraceful' accessible housing standard

Fight against 'disgraceful' accessible housing standard

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

Disabled employees struggle to find workplace wellness

Disabled employees struggle to find workplace wellness

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.

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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.

'Kick in the guts': shock at disability report response

Almost a year after the Disability Royal Commission delivered its damning report, the government has released its response to a mixed reaction.

Special education to stay despite royal commission call

While a royal commission urged for special schools to be phased out for students with disabilities, states and territories say the arrangements will stay.

Disability groups decry exclusion of sex work from NDIS

Sexual services can bolster the wellbeing of those with disability and organisations have condemned attempts to scrap them from the government support scheme.

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Isolation as rural folk endure long waits for NDIS help

People in rural areas are waiting months and sometimes years to get access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, a federal inquiry has been told.

NDIS reform delays to 'burn $1 billion' taxpayer funds

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has warned delays to passing reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme will cost $1 billion to taxpayers.

NDIS provider to be made example with man's death case

A judge will let a shuttered NDIS provider continue being sued over a disabled man's death in order to promote compliance with the relevant laws.

'Disingenuous' NDIS delay to cost $1 billion

As the government tries to rein in disability support scheme spending, its minister has warned a delay caused by the Greens and opposition will cost $1 billion.

'We will catch you': Shorten pledges NDIS fraud action

Criminals and charlatans attempting to defraud the National Disability Insurance Scheme have been warned they will be caught.

'Party is over': crackdown on costly NDIS plan rorts

The government has vowed to stamp out unscrupulous NDIS providers encouraging participants to spend their funding too quickly and on non-disability supports.

Promise of NDIS 'under threat', commissioner warns

Australia's disability discrimination commissioner has slammed proposed changes to the NDIS, saying it would reduce participants to their impairment.

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