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In November last year, Bill Shorten announced he wouldn’t contest the seat of Maribyrnong in 2025. Today, Shorten retires from politics after an almost two-decade-long career in parliament. Shorten was sworn in as the Minister for the NDIS by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, becoming a strong voice in government for Australians with a disability. Image: …
$42.2 million – that’s how much the Federal government has pledged over seven years for Australia’s first National Autism Strategy.The strategy focuses around four main pillars and 22 commitments . While the announcement received mixed reactions, the strategy has also raised questions around facilitation when it comes to addressing important gaps.Nicole Rogerson, CEO of Autism …
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A recent report released by National Disability Services indicated that “eighty percent of disability support providers are concerned they wouldn’t be able to continue to provide services at current prices amidst NDIS reforms”. These challenges faced by disability support providers are directly affecting disabled Australians, with increasing concern for participants with complex needs. Maeve Groom …
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One in five Australians is living with disability, but as another day of disability comes around, contention surrounds the future funding of disability services. Eight Australians have been chosen this year as ambassadors for the International Day of People with Disability. Renowned speaker and human rights activist Khadija Gbla is one of them, and says …
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Therapists and NDIS participants have been blindsided by an abrupt decision which is set to change the way music and art therapies are funded. Currently Music and art therapy is funded through the Capacity Building Improved Daily Living category allowing providers to charge $194 per hour. Under new reforms access to therapies will be through …
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The new podcast giving a platform to people with disabilities was launched today. Access Granted is hosted by Powerd Media reporter Emma Myers, who hopes the podcast will foster inclusive discussions on the socio-political decisions that impact the lives of people with disability. On its first episode, Emma Myers spoke with Australian writer, speaker, and …
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The National Disability Insurance Agency has released new transitionary rules… but experts say the changes have not been communicated effectively, and have brought a great deal of uncertainty. Organisations like Children and Young People with Disability Australia are calling for clarity from the Government, so young people, parents and caregivers can better navigate the changes. …
In a significant bookend to his political career Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Minister for Government Services Bill Shorten held a press conference on one of the outcomes of the enquiry into the NDIS – The official list of items and services which can be claimed on the NDIS will go live …
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