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Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

Call to back NDIS changes amid premiers' concerns

State and territory leaders have been urged to support reforms to the NDIS because people with disabilities can't afford to wait any longer for improvements.

Mother tried to murder disabled daughter, court told

Mother tried to murder disabled daughter, court told

Mother tried to murder disabled daughter, court told

Mother tried to murder disabled daughter, court told

A woman has denied attempting to murder her severely disabled daughter by injecting her with a lethal dose of insulin.

Carers offered more work flexibility in employment push

Carers offered more work flexibility in employment push

Carers offered more work flexibility in employment push

Carers offered more work flexibility in employment push

Australian carers who receive government support payments will be provided better work flexibility in an effort to boost workforce participation.

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Disability service accused of reporting failures

Disability service accused of reporting failures

A disability service provider has been taken to court by the NDIS Commission for allegedly failing to report incidents within legally required time periods.

Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

Why 'noisy' electric cars could save Australian lives

New rules will force electric and hybrid vehicles to make sounds at low speeds next year, in a move that could save the lives of Australian pedestrians.

Funding boost to help people with disability into jobs

Funding boost to help people with disability into jobs

Though Australians with disability will be supported into employment with a $26 million funding boost, they might not be paid the national minimum wage.

Alleged NDIS fraud cases before court top 100

Alleged NDIS fraud cases before court top 100

A task force set up to tackle fraud within a government-funded disability insurance scheme has led to dozens of people facing court.

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Disability service cops $1.8m fine for burns death

Disability service cops $1.8m fine for burns death

Disability service cops $1.8m fine for burns death

Disability service cops $1.8m fine for burns death

Regional NSW's biggest disability provider has been fined $1.8 million over "extremely serious" breaches that led to an Indigenous woman's burns-related death.

Students with disability diminished in education revamp

Students with disability diminished in education revamp

Students with disability diminished in education revamp

Students with disability diminished in education revamp

A bold plan to boost university numbers has been accused of perpetuating low expectations of students with disabilities.

'First step' to improve lives of autistic Australians

'First step' to improve lives of autistic Australians

'First step' to improve lives of autistic Australians

'First step' to improve lives of autistic Australians

The federal government has released a draft national autism strategy centred on improving economic and social inclusion as well as the experience of diagnosis.

Emma flew with her wheelchair - it was a mistake

Emma flew with her wheelchair - it was a mistake

Emma flew with her wheelchair - it was a mistake

Emma flew with her wheelchair - it was a mistake

Unable to find a flight to take her wheelchair from Canberra to Sydney, Emma Weatherley says this highlights the discrimination people with a disability face.

Disability scheme overhaul transforms access to support

Disability scheme overhaul transforms access to support

Disability scheme overhaul transforms access to support

Disability scheme overhaul transforms access to support

An overhaul of the government's disability scheme could change the way Australians access support funding and give powers to the program's watchdog.

Disability provider faces $1.8m fine over burns death

Disability provider faces $1.8m fine over burns death

Disability provider faces $1.8m fine over burns death

Disability provider faces $1.8m fine over burns death

Kyah Lucas died from burns after being bathed by two LiveBetter disability support workers in 2022. The disability support provider now faces a hefty fine.

'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears

'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears

'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears

'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears

State and territory leaders are calling for transparency about NDIS costs as they push back against planned reforms, which they say are being rushed.

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Energy and talent come first at Arts Project studio

Arts Project Australia supports artists with intellectual disabilities to make work that's been exhibited in galleries here and internationally.

Hopes of tour for Private View's dance of desire

Restless Dance Theatre's Private View sold out its Adelaide Festival shows, hitting the audience with the company's brand of hilarity, heart, and discomfort.

NDIS commissioner resigns as work safety issues brew

NDIS commissioner Tracy Mackey will step down in May, as accusations of mismanagement and unsafe workloads continue to swirl around her.

Working from home under spotlight as flexibility fades

As corporations begin limiting pandemic-era work arrangements, the government is examining whether Australian workers should have a right to work from home.

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Disability data council set to meet for first time

A new council will aim to provide fresh data on the experiences of people with disability to improve support services.

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Disability providers who overcharge and under-service Australians are in the government's sights as it announces a task force to look at the NDIS registry.

'Long way to go' to address abuse in care facilities

Vulnerable Victorians continue to face abuse, neglect and violence in their homes with community advocates reporting a rise in incidents.

Woman dies after firefighters go to wrong address

A disabled woman may have survived a deadly blaze if firefighters did not go to the wrong address when trying to find the fire, a Victorian coroner has found.

Australians with disability to gain extra job support

A plan to provide support and more sustainable job opportunities for Australians with disabilities and high support needs will be released by the government.

Picture-free film screening an insight into blindness

Offspring actor Ben Phillips has helped direct a feature film without pictures, to create a cinema experience that includes blind and low-vision people.

Re-thinking code from the inside for more accessibility

Artificial intelligence may redefine the limits of human potential and unlock access to technology but it needs people of all abilities to help write the code.

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