NOTICEBOARD NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
“Sent up the creek without a paddle”: Rural communities struggle as NDIS funding slashed
Rural Australians with disability are being hit hard by NDIS funding cuts, with advocates warning of a looming crisis.... Read more
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Major review of Disability Discrimination Act promises long-overdue reform
The Australian Government has launched a long-awaited review of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, aiming to... Read more
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“If Jodie wasn’t here, I wouldn’t be alive”: NDIS cuts leave participants and providers on the brink
Recent NDIS pricing cuts are threatening the lives and independence of Australians with complex disabilities. This... Read more
Major SA disability job provider loses contract amid national shake-up
South Australia’s largest disability job provider, Maxima, loses its federal contract amid a national overhaul of... Read more
What happens if you overspend or underspend your NDIS plan budget?
Managing an NDIS plan budget requires understanding how your funding is structured and when it becomes available. Read more
Rebalancing the NDIS: Is it time for a support system beyond the scheme?
As pressure mounts on the NDIS, a new Grattan Institute report calls for a smarter, fairer disability support system —... Read more
School struggles: What families of children living with disability should know
As the school term resumes, many parents of children with disability are bracing for challenges that go far beyond... Read more
A new era for disability employment, but will it deliver?
Australia’s disability employment system is set for a major overhaul, with a $5.5 billion reform launching in November... Read more
Older Australians with disability missing out on key health supports, new survey finds
Older Australians with disability and complex health needs are being left behind in care quality, despite Australia’s... Read more
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The NDIS can help you be more social — here’s how
Read this guide to learn how the NDIS can assist you with participating in social and community settings. Read more