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More than $1bn shaved from NDIS as Shorten puts scheme back on track
Reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme will shave more than $1 billion from the growing cost of the scheme, according to new official projections, as the Government tries to steer it back toward a sustainable path. Source: The Australian.
Helèna’s dream of house for young adults living with disabilities will come true
Helèna McIlwain’s dream to build a house in Queensland for young adults living with disabilities is coming true. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Shorten rejects criticism over changes to NDIS funding
National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten has rebuffed criticism that participants were given less than 48 hours’ notice about crucial changes to items that can be funded by the scheme. Source: ABC News.
First step on road to NDIS alternatives begins today
The path to building more support for people with disabilities outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme takes a significant step today with the first public consultation on “foundational supports”. Source: The Australian.
Work begins on new disability services outside NDIS
The design of a new system of services to provide an alternative to the National Disability Insurance Scheme for Australians with milder disabilities is under way. Source: The Australian.
Fight over NDIS eligibility looms for Labor
The federal Government faces a difficult fight to tighten eligibility rules for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, but has pledged to work with disability advocates and the states following the passage of major reform legislation on Thursday night. Source: AFR.
Government’s response to disability royal commission ‘lacklustre’
Disability advocates can be forgiven for being underwhelmed by the Albanese Government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission, writes Fr Justin Glyn SJ. Source: Eureka Street.
Shorten willing to by-pass states to achieve NDIS reforms
National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten says he is willing to strike a deal with the Coalition on reforming the $40 billion-a-year scheme without the backing of state governments. Source: The Australian.
Laundry cleans the way for vulnerable Tasmanians
After more than 130 years dedicated to providing meaningful employment opportunities to people of all abilities, backgrounds, and cultures through commercial laundry services across Tasmania, Blueline Laundry has expanded into commercial cleaning. Source: Hobart Archdiocese.