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New NDIS Capacity Assessments Disadvantages Australians with Disability

Protests against changes to the NDIS continue across Australia, as people with disabilities push back against the reforms. The proposed changes would require Australians to prove their impairment is permanent and that they have exhausted all available medical treatments to qualify for support under the scheme. But some academics argue this approach fails to recognise …

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Queer spaces open for NDIS users on the Gold Coast

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A new program in South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales is creating a safe space for queer Australians with a disability. Daffodil Therapy and Care designed the spaces to empower queer people with a disability, allowing more confidence and providing better services to suit their needs. Image: Image: supplied/ M Leonard Produced By: …

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Families panicked about ‘rushed’ roll out of Thriving Kids: survey

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Over 1500 families and young people with disability have responded to a nation-wide survey which revealed 80 percent of participants believe the government’s Thriving Kids rollout window leaves little time to prepare, risking vital supports. The survey, by Children and Young People with Disability Australia, was launched following NDIS Minister Mark Butler’s announcement of program …

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