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Why every day counts
This weekend marks one year since the full roll out of the NDIS began. While there are good news stories about improved life outcomes, there’s still a long way to go until the NDIS is the one that was promised for all.
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NDIS Having a Life Changing Impact Despite First Year ‘Teething Problems’
On the eve of the first anniversary of the Australia-wide rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme participants, providers and advocates say despite the teething problems, the NDIS is having a “life changing impact” on people with disabilities.
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Sector Calls for Urgent Action to Secure NDIS
Australia’s leading disability advocacy bodies and the nation’s peak body for social services has called on the government to act urgently to secure the future of the NDIS.
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NDIS: Signs of growing mistrust between ministers as stoush continues
A stoush is growing between Western Australia and the Federal Government over the National Disability Insurance Scheme, with increasing signs of mistrust and accusations between ministers.
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Anxiety, confusion ahead of NDIS rollout in March
SUNBURY disability provider Distinctive Options is already seeing up to 15 families access support and programs offered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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Sailing into positive future
For 24-year-old Newcastle-based Alex, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has created opportunities and helped him develop his sporting prowess.
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Just. Wow.
Only one week ago a delegation of Every Australia Counts supporters sat with Senator Pauline Hanson to talk about the NDIS and why we need an inclusive Australia for people with disability. This just makes her comments yesterday even more disappointing.
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NDIS offers opportunities for upskilling and employment – but what are your study options?
The rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will help to support and bring about better outcomes for thousands of Australian’s living with disability, their carers’ and their families.
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Amaze launches resource to help parents navigate NDIS
A NEW online tool aims to help parents and carers prepare for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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NDIS will offer more personalised care and ability to choose provider when rolled out from July 1
RESIDENTS under the age of 65 with a permanent or significant disability will be able to choose their own provider and have more personalised care from July 1 under the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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The PC has listened and spoken
The Productivity Commission this week released early findings in its review into the costs of the NDIS – and while there is good news about support for the scheme, there are plenty of things to fix.
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The NDIS costs are on track, but that doesn’t mean all participants are getting the support they need
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is “on track in terms of costs”, according to a position paper released by the Productivity Commission this week.
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A huge day at Parliament House
Every Australian Counts supporters hit Parliament House yesterday to urge our politicians to fully fund the NDIS ASAP. What a huge day it was!
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NDIS at risk due to roll-out schedule
The Productivity Commission has warned the highly ambitious roll-out schedule of the National Disability Insurance Scheme — the NDIS — is putting its success and financial sustainability at risk.
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NDIS too focused on enrolment targets at the expense of quality: Productivity Commission
The Productivity Commission is concerned there has been too much focus on meeting enrolment targets for the National Disability Insurance Scheme – at the expense of quality.
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Every day counts!
Here they are, your 365 reasons why full funding for the NDIS counts every day of the year.
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NDIS increase won’t be enough to make ends meet, disability service providers say
Disability service providers have been left to assess their long-term viability amid a debate about the true cost of services.
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Concerns NDIS pricing could hit quality
There are fears high-quality care for people with disabilities could be compromised because of new price controls on supports and services through the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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Breaking: NDIA vows to “get it right”
The NDIA today provided an update on what it’s doing to make it easier for people with disability, their families, carers and disability service providers to navigate the NDIS.
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Put your child’s needs first
EARLY intervention is a key focus area within the National Disability Insurance Scheme with the aim of giving your child the best possible chance at life from the very beginning.
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Tell us why you need the NDIS fully funded, every day
There is a heap of argy bargy going on in Canberra right now over how to fully fund the NDIS. It’s time to remind decision makers why it’s so important.
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See you Andrew!
It’s time to say goodbye to one of Every Australian Counts number one campaigners and supporters Andrew Gibson.
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#Budget2017: NDIS update
The good news is this week both major parties have argued for fully funding the NDIS. The bad news is they aren’t agreeing on how. Here’s a run down.
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#Budget2017: the reaction
While not everyone agreed that a funding gap existed, there’s been overwhelming support so far for the Government’s plans to fully fund the NDIS through an increase in the Medicare Levy. Here’s a snap shot of the responses.
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