NDIS tool to determine support not tested on variety of disability types – including diverse autism, experts warn

Exclusive: Experts also alarmed ICAN tool – a three-hour interview – may be conducted by people with no allied health background ...

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 ...

United Employment collapse leaves disability workers $6 million short in missing pay, super and entitlements

Up to 500 workers are fighting to recoup pay, super and entitlements after the collapse of a large disability support ...
Green LeftOpinion

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, ...

Oak Tasmania issued $1.1m penalty over hundreds of NDIS compliance failures

Oak Tasmania admits to 474 compliance and reporting failures, as well as breaches that resulted in the hospitalisation of ...
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.