Scott’s sister says an unlikely champion saved his life. NDIS changes may stop others getting the same help

After a $24,000 legal fight, Scott Clough won the disability support he needs. New appeal rules mean others may not have the same protections ...
Insurancenewsnet.com

Simpler Process to Improve NDIS Assistive Technology

CANBERRA, Australia, Feb. 28-- The Australian Department of Social Services' Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, issued the following news release: National Disability Insurance ...
The Courier-Mail

NDIS: Lack of transparency, ‘traumatising’ planning process among areas for reform

The NDIS Review is looking into how to reform the scheme. Here’s what they told a Geelong town hall. The NDIS Review panel spoke at a community meeting, held in East Geelong on Wednesday. The town ...
Geelong Advertiser

Costly NDIS medical reports to prove disability scrapped in favour of interview with internal assessor

At the moment participants who seek funds need to prove they have a disability in order to get support. Often that comes in the guise of expensive medical reports from GPs, specialists or allied ...
Green LeftOpinion

iRobot? Labor ditches NDIS equity for auto-only planning

Few things impact the human experience more than living with a disability. The creation of the NDIS was a welcome relief, ...