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Government paid private law firms over $60M to fight NDIS participant appeals
The federal government paid private law firms more than $60m in the last financial year to fight NDIS participants appealing......
Minister for Disability announces $2bn foundational supports program
As the National Disability Insurance Scheme struggles to sustain demand, the government has turned its attention to Foundational Supports –......
QPC recommendations concerns disability and housing advocates
This week, the Queensland Productivity Commission is pushing to opt out of the National Construction Code’s Liveable Housing Design Standard.......
Incognito Art Show 2025 kicks off
An organisation has launched in its fourth year an exhibition with the most diverse and inclusive art show across Australia.......
Regional Disability Advocates call for greater support ahead of funding cuts
Regional Disability Services are facing funding cuts, with calls to create a more equitable system when comparing regional support to......
NDIS Service Providers to receive further funding cuts
Many service providers in the disability sector will receive further funding cuts to their professions as NDIS provider pricing levels......
Australians with disabilities at higher risk from preventable cancers
New research from the University of Melbourne shows Australians with a disability are more prevalent to die from preventable types......
Disability advocates’ wishlist for incoming Federal government
As we enter the last week of the Federal Election campaign, early voting centres are now open… with major parties......
AEC to improve voting accessibility for Australians with disabilities
The Australian Electoral Commission reports that more than 98% of eligible Australians are enrolled to vote in this election, 5%......
Changes to NDIA rules shrouded in uncertainty
The National Disability Insurance Agency has released new transitionary rules… but experts say the changes have not been communicated effectively,......