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The NDIS and the Federal Budget – What it means for you.

The NDIS and the Federal Budget – What it means for you.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been a problem-plagued and costly scheme. Because...
Families Await Budget Changes for ADHD and Autism

Families Await Budget Changes for ADHD and Autism

As the Australian federal budget approaches, families of children with ADHD and Autism are eagerly...
The Importance of an NDIS Occupational Therapy Assessment for Autistic Children

The Importance of an NDIS Occupational Therapy Assessment for Autistic Children

As a parent of an Autistic child, you want to ensure that your child receives the best possible support...
Unregistered NDIS providers are in the firing line – but lots of participants have good reasons for using them

Unregistered NDIS providers are in the firing line – but lots of participants have good reasons for using them

Shutterstock Helen Dickinson, UNSW Sydney; Raelene West, UNSW Sydney, and Sophie Yates, UNSW Sydney ...
The tags, the seams, the itch and everything we know about Sensory Processing disorder.

The tags, the seams, the itch and everything we know about Sensory Processing disorder.

The tags, the seams, the itch and everything we know about Sensory Processing disorder. I can't wear...
The NDIS has transformed my life – and the last thing we need is media hysteria about its cost

The NDIS has transformed my life – and the last thing we need is media hysteria about its cost

The national conversation on the NDIS has been dominated by able-bodied commentators declaring the...
A night out on the NDIS supports our young men

A night out on the NDIS supports our young men

The latest data shows one in 10 boys aged five to seven in Australia is now an NDIS participant. Article...
The budget sounded warnings of an NDIS ‘blow out’ – but also set aside funds to curb costs and boost productivity

The budget sounded warnings of an NDIS ‘blow out’ – but also set aside funds to curb costs and boost productivity

In this week’s federal budget the costs of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have been...
Our top tips for autistic school leavers – What next?

Our top tips for autistic school leavers – What next?

Transition can be a stressful thing. For many autistic students, October will be the end of high school....
A national survey revealed that 90% of parents are desperate for more classroom support.

A national survey revealed that 90% of parents are desperate for more classroom support.

A nationwide survey has revealed that 90 percent of parents with at least one child with special...
NDIS participants will no longer need to pay upfront using their own funds.

NDIS participants will no longer need to pay upfront using their own funds.

CommBank has partnered with the National Disability Insurance Agency to build a new point of support...
NDIS SUPPORTS & PLAN MANAGEMENT FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS

NDIS SUPPORTS & PLAN MANAGEMENT FOR SCHOOL LEAVERS

Leaving school marks a significant transition period in life, regardless of whether or not one lives...
‘Use it or lose it’ – getting NDIS funding is only half the battle for participants

‘Use it or lose it’ – getting NDIS funding is only half the battle for participants

Helen Dickinson, UNSW Sydney and George Disney, The University of Melbourne Around 4.5 million Australians...
NDIS fraud reports reveal the scheme’s weakest points

NDIS fraud reports reveal the scheme’s weakest points

Getty Helen Dickinson, UNSW Sydney Last year, nearly A$45 million in National Disability Insurance...
A disabled person was publicly snubbed by the NDIS Senate Committee and people are asking, WHY?

A disabled person was publicly snubbed by the NDIS Senate Committee and people are asking, WHY?

Publicly snubbed as co-chair of the NDIS Senate committee last week, and people are asking, WHY? Not...
A sex worker gave my autistic son the gift of confidence – and I organised the encounter

A sex worker gave my autistic son the gift of confidence – and I organised the encounter

Anonymous Until he finds the right girl and a loving relationship, how better to channel his sexuality...
The New NDIS price guide is out, and there are changes you need to be aware of.

The New NDIS price guide is out, and there are changes you need to be aware of.

The NDIS has standardised pricing that outlines the cost of NDIS supports and services. This is updated...
Bill Shorten has joined TikTok, here is what he wants you to know.

Bill Shorten has joined TikTok, here is what he wants you to know.

Bill Shorten has joined Tiktok, here is what he wants you to know. The Federal Member for Maribyrnong...
What Does An NDIS Plan Manager Do?

What Does An NDIS Plan Manager Do?

What Does An NDIS Plan Manager Do? As an NDIS participant, you may have heard of plan managers, but ...
Bill Shorten demands answers on NDIS participant funding cuts

Bill Shorten demands answers on NDIS participant funding cuts

New NDIS Minister Bill Shorten will demand an urgent explanation from his agency about the massive...

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