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NDIS service providers are concerned they won’t attend as many participants with the cuts proposed by the Federal government. Some providers may be receiving payments below the minimum wage if attending participants from the scheme. Accredited dietitian and mother of two, Lee Smith says it’s not enough and is thinking of changing her business model. …
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The NDIS continues to be in the spotlight with budget cuts and who will be eligible for becoming a participant. The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment Bill looks to re-define who’s part of the NDIS, proving they’ve undergone ‘all forms of appropriate treatment’, including chemical restraint. Chemical restraint is defined as the use of medication …
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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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The Federal governments proposed NDIS cuts are still heavily criticised by the community who say proposed changes won’t support Australians with disabilities. NDIS participants are concerned if cuts proceed, they could face losing independence and social participation. Speech pathologist and advocate Sarah Moran is a carer for her sister with Down Syndrome. She says the government is prioritising fiscal savings over human rights for people with disabilities. Image: Image supplied by Sarah …
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Advocates and communities have rallied against the NDIS cuts proposed by the Albanese government’s Budget. With new legislation being rushed into Parliament, the disability community will continue to fight the proposed changes to the NDIS. It was Canberra’s turn last weekend. Image: Image Credit: Supplied by Protect Our NDIS Canberra Produced By: Sarah Guise Featured …
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Ahead of tonight’s federal budget, disability advocates are warning proposed changes to the NDIS could leave some Australians without critical support services. Saturday May 9th saw grassroots alliance Protect Our NDIS hold rallies across the country, calling on the Federal Government to protect disability funding. Image: image from Greg Duffield Produced By: Ruby Perryman Featured …
The National Disability Insurance Scheme will see a major overall with reforms announced ahead of the Federal Budget. Labor government project they will save billions and reduce the growth rate of the Scheme. Speaking at yesterday’s National Press Club NDIS Minister, Mark Butler, said reforms will “make sure it is sustainable now – and for …
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Australians with a disability are bracing for cuts to the National Disability Insurance Scheme as the government attempts to curb the growth of the program. Labor was already under increasing pressure to cut back spending heading into the May budget, but the strain from global oil prices has forced the government to consider broader cuts …