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Disability Service Cops $1.8 Million Fine for Burns Death
‘Almost the maximum penalty has been awarded with respect to the specific contraventions closely aligned with Ms. Lucas’s tragic, untimely death.’
Minister Says Sex Offenders Only a Tiny Segment of NDIS Recipients
‘There are some people, when they come out of jail, we have an obligation to provide disability supports for.’
‘Alarming’: Number of Australians on Welfare Jumps to 2.1 Million
Recipients of NDIS make up an overwhelming 86 percent of the growth to the total number of people on welfare since 2018.
Disability Provider Faces $1.8 Million Fine Over Burns Death
Kyah Lucas suffered burns to 35 percent of her body when she was bathed at her home by two workers from NDIS.
Crackdown Vowed on Inflated NDIS Prices
People would be empowered to dob in providers ripping off disabled people.
Review Calls for ‘Automatic Access’ to NDIS to be Scrapped
The government will also roll out ‘foundational supports’ for all 2.5 million Australians with disability.
States, Territories Agree to Pay More to Soften Ballooning NDIS Costs
The latest annual financial sustainability report projects the annual cost of the NDIS will hit $89.4 billion by 2032.
Cost Blowouts Prompt Stricter Criteria for NDIS Autism Access
This potential change has sparked discussions about the impact on families, and advocates emphasised the need for a balanced approach.
Stronger Protections for Australians With Disabilities
Disabled Australians could soon have stronger protections for their rights and safety when seeking support services.
More Than $400M in NDIS Payments Being Investigated for Fraud
Fraudsters who take advantage of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have been put on notice after the insurance scheme’s minister declared that more than $400 million in criminally linked payments are being investigated.
