NDIS

Mark Butler’s language on autism missed the mark. But the bigger picture–early intervention, coordinated pathways–deserves our attention.

The recent pricing decision by the NDIA has hit many occupational therapists hard. It comes amid rising costs and high rates of burnout.

The same week occupational therapists were told to keep absorbing rising costs, the Remuneration Tribunal awarded federal politicians a 2.4% pay rise

Cutting therapy rates and travel reimbursements may save the NDIA money in the short term. But the long-term cost will be devastating.

RFK Jr.’s characterisation of autism as a “pandemic” targeted vulnerable families already struggling against structural barriers.

Monday’s episode of Q+A neglected a major issue that raises questions on the political and media value placed on disability.

The Albanese government announced new measures for the NDIS that it says will put participants “back at the centre” of the scheme.

Hannah Diviney has addressed the National Press Club to call for better disability representation and for the next Minister for the NDIS to undergo empathy training.

The recent changes to the NDIS may undermine support for people with disabilities and marginalize their voices in the process.

Sex work funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) could be ruled out by proposed legislation from the Albanese government.

Women are under-represented as NDIS participants and over-represented as carers. But the NDIS review did not address it.

Four mums raising children with disabilities have cracked $1 million in funding through a Birchal equity crowdfunding campaign.