NDIS
Australia’s first independent disability research group
The government has pledged more than $13.6 million to the National Disability Research Partnership, an Australian-first entity, co-led by people......
Major NDIS reforms spark concern amongst disability advocates
Major reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme to rein in spending have been met with concern by disability advocates......
New research suggests long covid sufferers should receive funding under NDIS
A new report on long COVID says anyone suffering from it should be receiving NDIS funding. On average, The study......
Disability advocates are demanding equal access to sexual services
NDIS Minister, Bill Shorten, announced last week that sex work services will no longer be funded by the NDIS. It......
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten addresses community concerns
Last week, The Wire covered the reflections of Minister for NDIS Bill Shorten about the scheme and the changes ahead.......
Bill Shorten: disability community should embrace NDIS changes
Eleven years ago, then Prime Minister Julia Gillard introduced a bill to create the National Disability Insurance Scheme. But now,......
NDIS Review well received in disabilities sector
The NDIS review was released yesterday at Parliament House, after a long Royal Commission which included the experiences of Australians......
NDIS shifts focus: personalised autism support
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is making significant updates in how it supports people with autism, shifting from focusing......
Disability Royal Commission report released today
Today the report around the Disability Royal Commission has been released, with 222 recommendations for change across different areas, such......
Is the NDIS understanding Australians with disabilities well enough?
Today, a new essay was released covering the National Disability Insurance Scheme, explaining the challenges the NDIS has faced since......