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Disability groups welcome royal commission extension

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 18th May 2021 -  “We are very pleased that the voices of people with disability have been heard on this issue”
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Survey highlights overwhelming opposition to independent assessments

Luke Michael, Monday, 17th May 2021 -  Researchers say independent assessments will not address any of the inequities plaguing the NDIS          

$400M to deliver social and affordable housing across Melbourne

Nikki Stefanoff, Monday, 17th May 2021 -  Victorians will soon have a range of new housing options delivered via a ground-breaking partnership approach to social and affordable housing 

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Short-term budget leaves young people out of COVID-19 recovery

Katherine Ellis, Thursday, 13th May 2021 -  The budget should have included significantly more investments focused on the longer-term, that would benefit young people who have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19, writes Katherine Ellis, CEO of Youth Affairs Council Victoria. 

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2021 budget fails to close the gap

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 12th May 2021 -  “This is a budget that entrenches the inequalities and injustice of the past”

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‘Like fixing a bullet wound with a bandaid’: Environment left high and dry in budget

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 12th May 2021 -  The environment has emerged as one of the biggest losers of this year’s budget 

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Mental health budget reflects the struggle of the last 12 months

Nikki Stefanoff, Wednesday, 12th May 2021 -  Last night’s budget saw the largest ever mental health investment by a Commonwealth government

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Advocates slam government’s claims of an NDIS cost blowout

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 12th May 2021 -  The Morrison government is pushing to make the NDIS more affordable  

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Aged care is a bright spot in this year’s budget

Nikki Stefanoff, Wednesday, 12th May 2021 -  The aged care sector was one of last night’s winners with Frydenberg saying the government is committed to restoring trust in the system 

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Women a focus in this year’s budget, but funding falls short

Maggie Coggan, Wednesday, 12th May 2021 -  This year’s budget has seen an increased focus on women, their safety, and their health. But advocates say it is far from revolutionary. 

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