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National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten has rejected the soaring cost of the program is its biggest issue, arguing ensuring money gets to those who need it is key. Mr Shorten said a nationwide lack of government services for disabled people was funnelling participants to the scheme when it was originally designed for those … Read more

A decade on from the creation of the NDIS, a new report has found millions of people with a disability are unable to access the support services they need. The report, commissioned by National Disability Services, said there was a concerning outlook for community-based support services, with funding and volunteers at a critical low. Of … Read more

Royal commission also criticises federal disability watchdog for its handling of complaints centred on provider Afford Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A non-profit national disability insurance provider pursued a “single-minded” financial growth strategy at the expense of the safety of its clients, dished out “inappropriate” bonuses to … Read more

New figures reveal National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants are now getting faster, fairer access to the disability supports they need, Minister for the NDIS, the Hon. Bill Shorten MP said today. Minister Shorten said the Australian Government had established alternate dispute resolution processes to address NDIS appeals, resulting in a drastic reduction in the … Read more

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is partnering with First Peoples Disability Network (FPDN) to co-design a new NDIS First Nations Strategy and action plan that reflects the goals and aspirations of First Nations experiences and voices. Minister for the NDIS, Bill Shorten, welcomes this new partnership as a step in the right direction to … Read more

The Fraud Fusion Taskforce, set up to tackle fraud against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), has contributed to another two providers being suspended for falsifying NDIS claims. The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has taken compliance action against two Sydney-based NDIS providers and two associated individuals. Fine Care Pty Ltd and AlliedHealth Cleaning Services … Read more

Since being elected in May 2022, the Albanese Labor Government has saved the state health system hundreds of millions of dollars by reducing the number of days NDIS participants stay in hospital when medically ready for discharge. A new report from the Australian Medical Association (AMA) shows the Labor Government has already saved state health … Read more

Three men will face court over fraud-related offences against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), following the execution of search warrants early yesterday morning in Western Sydney. The warrants, relating to alleged fraudulent activity totalling more than $3.3 million, came following an investigation by the Albanese Government’s Fraud Fusion Taskforce. Early on Tuesday morning, Australian … Read more