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Federal Government responds to disability royal commission report
The Albanese Government has revealed its response to the landmark disability royal commission report, which exposed widespread rates of abuse and neglect being experienced by millions of Australians living with a disability. Source: 9news.com.au.
Three-quarters of disability care providers consider shutting their doors
Nearly three-quarters of disability care providers are considering shutting their doors, as organisations working with the National Disability Insurance Scheme say a recent cap on price growth will leave their work financially unviable. Source: The Australian.
Premiers oppose planned NDIS reforms
South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas has penned a letter on behalf of state premiers to oppose the Albanese Government’s planned reforms to save billions from the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Source: ABC News.
Ministry of evangelisation spreads the word – slowly
SPRED – SPecial REligious Development – is a ministry of evangelisation and belonging that has fostered the spiritual life of people living with intellectual disabilities in the Toowoomba Diocese for nearly 40 years.
Rethink urged on ‘outdated’ treatment of migrants with disabilities
An Albanese Government review into Australia’s treatment of migrants with disabilities and permanent health conditions has branded its approach outdated and called for an overhaul as desperate families face removal from the country. Source: The Age.
More providers pull out following latest pay freeze
Tens of thousands of people with a disability face losing their NDIS support co-ordinator, after more than 300 providers indicated they will pull out of the disability scheme following a fifth consecutive annual pay freeze. Source: Daily Telegraph.
Human rights concerns raised over NDIS bill as Shorten blasts delays
A Labor-chaired parliamentary committee has flagged human rights concerns with the Albanese Government’s proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Source: The Guardian.
Shorten says delay in NDIS overhaul will cost taxpayers $1 billion
Taxpayers will be $1 billion worse off, a cabinet minister has warned, after Greens and Opposition MPs teamed up to delay the federal Government’s disability support overhaul. Source: Canberra Times.
New appeal helps people with disability to ‘Work It!’Â
Melbourne-based Catholic aged and disability organisation VMCH will support young people with disabilities to enter the workforce and begin their journey to independence. Source: Melbourne Catholic.