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Critics speak out against ‘concerning expansion’ of NDIA CEO’s powers

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 16th November 2021 -  “Participants are being asked to support the rushed introduction of a bill which would fundamentally change the NDIS” 
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NDIS creates $52 billion economic boost

Luke Michael, Thursday, 11th November 2021 -  A new report says the economic impact of the NDIS is significant, even compared to other types of government spending 
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Law Hack 2021: Disability Justice winner announced

Nikki Stefanoff, Wednesday, 10th November 2021 -  A unique event run by the National Justice Project brought together Australia’s brightest minds to find ways to defend the rights of people with disability. 
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The missing link in disability organisations

Maggie Coggan, Thursday, 28th October 2021 -  “I can’t see any other reason why it’s not changing, other than a lack of willingness” 
Justen Thomas

Advocates say justice gap must be closed for people with disability

Luke Michael, Monday, 18th October 2021 -  “Jail is not a place for people with disability to be in”
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Disability inquiry warns against opening up early amid ‘deficient’ vaccine rollout

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 28th September 2021 -  Advocates hope a damning royal commission report will serve as a wake up call for government to speed up the vaccination rollout for people with disability 
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New survey reveals disability stereotypes persist among Australians

Luke Michael, Thursday, 9th September 2021 -  “While it may sound protective, stereotypical perceptions of people with disability as exploitable could be used to limit opportunities for choice and self-determination”
Ella Darling

People with intellectual disability can thrive in open employment, but first they must be given a chance

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 24th August 2021 -  The open employment rate for people with intellectual disability is low in Australia, despite advocates pushing to get more of this cohort into mainstream work. We take a look at why this is and how we can turn things around.
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Are you ready for the NDIS audit? Do you know your rights and responsibilities?

Maz Nabavi, Tuesday, 24th August 2021 -  Maz Nabavi, technical manager at LMS TRG, addresses 10 of the most common questions to help NDIS providers get audit ready.
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Disability advocates demand action amid slow vaccine rollout

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 17th August 2021 -  “We need less lip service and more action from the government to roll out the vaccine to those who need it most”  
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