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States take on $700 mil responsibility for Foundational Supports
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States take on $700 mil responsibility for Foundational Supports

Agreement reached at crucial Health Ministers meeting on Friday

Jun 15, 2025
Scoop: NDIS eligibility lifted two years
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Scoop: NDIS eligibility lifted two years

Children will need to rely on Foundational Supports until they turn nine

Jun 15, 2025
Further shifts are on their way
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Further shifts are on their way

The moves to limit the growing cost of the NDIS represent a fundamental change to the scheme

Jun 12, 2025
The future outlook is clear
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The future outlook is clear

We've reached the limit of political support for growing the NDIS

Jun 12, 2025
Dramatic move to slash cost of NDIS
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Dramatic move to slash cost of NDIS

NDIA announces sudden move to raically reduce therapy payments; says it won't pay 'NDIS tax'

Jun 11, 2025
Tightening the Belt:
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Tightening the Belt:

The NDIA Eyes Value Amid Therapy Cost Cutting

Jun 11, 2025
What happens after school ends
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What happens after school ends

Study finds autistic children are still unsupported

Jun 10, 2025
'Thrown Out Into the World'
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'Thrown Out Into the World'

Transition to Post Schooling for Autistic Young People

Jun 10, 2025
The disability community recognised
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The disability community recognised

With one Officer of the Order of Australia and numerous others recieving special awards

Jun 9, 2025
Honoured for their work
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Honoured for their work

This year's Australian Honours list has space for both People with Disability and our allies . . .

Jun 9, 2025
We need accessible housing
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We need accessible housing

Melbourne Disability Institute's submission on Queensland's new building regulations

Jun 5, 2025
Keep accessible housing standards
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Keep accessible housing standards

Melbourne Disability Institute urges Queensland

Jun 5, 2025
Growth in autism numbers is genuine
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Growth in autism numbers is genuine

Says an advocate who insists it simply reflects a growing awareness of real issues

Jun 4, 2025
Is the NDIS really for everyone?
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Is the NDIS really for everyone?

Although the scheme works very well for those who are rich and living in the city, those who can't advocate for themselves are missing out

Jun 3, 2025
The NDIS: a scheme for the rich
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The NDIS: a scheme for the rich

More reaction to a Februrary Medical Journal of Australia article . . .

Jun 3, 2025
Housing: a basic need - and right
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Housing: a basic need - and right

A new report from the Summer Foundation urges the NDIS to adopt Individualised Living Arrangements

Jun 2, 2025
Summer Foundation urges disability housing reforms
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Summer Foundation urges disability housing reforms

Expanding individualised living arrangements could improve lives and save the NDIS $260 Million

Jun 2, 2025
Advocates urge Labor to act quickly on reform
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Advocates urge Labor to act quickly on reform

And take advantage of its numbers to push disability changes

Jun 1, 2025
Today is Multiple Sclerosis Day
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Today is Multiple Sclerosis Day

And a special guide for living with MS is being launched this morning

May 29, 2025
Butler indicates he 'won't be rushed'
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Butler indicates he 'won't be rushed'

The introduction of Foundational Supports will now be delayed until the end of the year

May 26, 2025
Butler: Foundational Supports Still Months Away
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Butler: Foundational Supports Still Months Away

Despite earlier indications NDIS reform is 'unlikely' by July

May 26, 2025
First in Australia: new therapy for Cerebral Palsy
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First in Australia: new therapy for Cerebral Palsy

A treatment using umbilical cord blood offers new hope for children

May 25, 2025
Australian First: umbilical cord blood therapy for Cerebral Palsy
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Australian First: umbilical cord blood therapy for Cerebral Palsy

A young, six-year old girl has been the first recipient of the groundbreaking therapy

May 25, 2025
A Six Year Agenda
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A Six Year Agenda

The Labor government's now confident it will be running the country for the next 6 years

May 22, 2025
The Missing Middle
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The Missing Middle

and the crucial role of foundational supports

May 21, 2025
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