The Australian Financial Review

Number of NDIS participants rises rapidly, smashing forecasts

The National Disability Insurance Scheme has already exceeded full-year participant forecasts that were released just months ago, and the program is experiencing strong enrolment rates among children ...
The Conversation

How to reform the NDIS and better support disabled people who don’t qualify for it

Grattan Institute's Disability Program has support from the Summer Foundation. Australia is spending more than ever on disability services – and yet many people with disability still aren’t receiving ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation

NDIS registration taskforce releases report, making 11 recommendations including tiered system

A taskforce looking at ways to set up a new NDIS provider registration system has reported back to the government with 11 recommendations. Five categories have been recommended, ranging from "advanced ...
Crikey

NDIS reforms aim to make the scheme fairer. But we’ve found the groups struggling to gain access

Certain demographics have a higher chance of being rejected from the NDIS, such as women and girls, people aged over 55, and those in disadvantaged areas. When the National Disability Insurance Scheme ...
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Disability advocates say NDIS changes disregard alternative therapy benefits

On the red dirt in the outskirts of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, a large, dark bay horse gently nuzzles Cooper in the chest. The 16-year-old in a wide-brim cowboy hat smiles. It is a sweet moment ...
The Conversation

Explainer: how much does the NDIS cost and where does this money come from?

Helen Dickinson receives funding from the ARC and NHMRC. She is also a board member of the Consumer Policy Research Centre. Although the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is relatively young ...