Scott’s sister says an unlikely champion saved his life. NDIS changes may stop others getting the same help

Exclusive: After a $24,000 legal fight, Scott Clough won the disability support he needs. New appeal rules mean others may not have the same protection ...
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Australia: Labor government’s NDIS overhaul excluding thousands of children from disability support

The federal Labor government is carrying out a drastic overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), aiming to cut $60 billion from projected disability spending over the next decade.
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iRobot? Labor ditches NDIS equity for auto-only planning

Few things impact the human experience more than living with a disability. The creation of the NDIS was a welcome relief, argues Suzanne James, but now its architects are planning to hand “choice and ...
Opinion

The NDIS has become a luxury liner. Why we need more, smaller boats

Australia doesn’t need to choose between compassion and sustainability when it comes to disability support. There is a credible path to making the NDIS fairer and financially sustainable, while also ...
The Conversation

The NDIS is set for a reboot but we also need to reform disability services outside the scheme

Helen Dickinson receives funding from ARC, NHMRC and CYDA. NDIS Minister Bill Shorten yesterday announced a “reboot” of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme and six major areas of reform.