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The second NDIS shock absorber: The disability workforce

Fran Connelley, Tuesday, 11th February 2020 -  The NDIS has fundamentally changed the nature of work in this sector, and the reality is that the current funding model is failing to attract and retain a qualified, motivated and suitably compensated workforce, writes Fran Connelley.
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Aussies ‘uncomfortable’ with students with intellectual disability in their child’s school

Luke Michael, Monday, 10th February 2020 -  But disability advocates say the segregation of kids with disability in education is a fundamental breach of human rights 
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NDIS participants receive transport boost

Luke Michael, Monday, 3rd February 2020 -  Disability advocates say the move is a step in the right direction
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Bushfire support comes for people with disability

Luke Michael, Thursday, 23rd January 2020 -  A new website will provide disability support equipment to people in bushfire areas
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NDIS not yet in tune with the needs of participants

Luke Michael, Monday, 20th January 2020 -  Disability advocates say there needs to be a stronger focus on fair access to the scheme 

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Bushfire resources for people with disability

Contributor, Wednesday, 15th January 2020 -  Disability Services Consulting has put together a list of services and resources that can support people with disability through the bushfire season.
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Royal commission uncovers ‘barbaric’ restraining practices against people with disability

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 4th December 2019 -  A criminologist says people with disability are suffering violence and abuse in group homes
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The NDIS needs a new plan

Wendy Williams, Tuesday, 3rd December 2019 -  UWA White Paper calls for fit-for-purpose disability system in Australia
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Government vows to remove young people with disability from aged care

Luke Michael, Thursday, 28th November 2019 -  Last year there were around 6,200 people under 65 living in residential aged care in Australia
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Disability providers unhappy with NDIS pricing

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 20th November 2019 -  A new report warns disability services are under threat without changes to the NDIS pricing system

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