‘False choice’:The decision about schools that leaves parents with few options

‘False choice’:The decision about schools that leaves parents with few options

A state inquiry has made substantial recommendations to improve standards for teaching students with disabilities in NSW.

  • byKayla Olaya

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NDIS ‘no longer a political football’:Shorten gets deal done for scheme reboot

NDIS ‘no longer a political football’:Shorten gets deal done for scheme reboot

The new laws will greenlight an “in-and-out” list about what qualifies as NDIS supports.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
NDIS lacks safeguards for workers dealing with sex offenders and violent criminals
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NDIS lacks safeguards for workers dealing with sex offenders and violent criminals

NDIS workers have been given no official regulations or advice on how to manage the potential risks associated with providing disability care for known offenders.

  • byChris Vedelago
More children start exiting NDIS as scheme shows signs of slowing

More children start exiting NDIS as scheme shows signs of slowing

The latest NDIS quarterly report reveals scheme spending came in $600 million below the budget estimate – the first time it has beaten the forecasts.

  • byNatassia Chrysanthos
Peggy’s son stole her money and forced her to live in a shed. This is how she broke free
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Peggy’s son stole her money and forced her to live in a shed. This is how she broke free

The pensioner from NSW says her adult son “turned into the roommate from hell”. She is one of thousands of Australians who have experienced elder abuse.

  • byMichaela Whitbourn
Three-quarters of discrimination complaints declined or discontinued

Three-quarters of discrimination complaints declined or discontinued

Legal experts say the Australian Human Rights Commission is “toothless” as data reveals only 30 per cent of complaints were resolved in 2022-23.

  • byOlivia Ireland
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Federal government puts recommendation for disability rights act on hold

Federal government puts recommendation for disability rights act on hold

Of the 222 recommendations made by a royal commission,the government accepted just 13.

  • byOlivia Ireland
My surprising mid-life diagnosis makes me proud
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Autism

My surprising mid-life diagnosis makes me proud

Being told I was neurodivergent was like discovering you’ve been wearing a silly hat since the day you were born,though no one ever thought to mention it.

  • byMike Knapp
Rethink urged on ‘outdated’ treatment of migrants with disabilities

Rethink urged on ‘outdated’ treatment of migrants with disabilities

A controversial migration exemption from the Disability Discrimination Act allows the government to order the removal of migrants with long-term health conditions and their families.

  • byAngus Thompson
CCIWA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards Gala embraces what makes WA different
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CCIWA’s Diversity and Inclusion Awards Gala embraces what makes WA different

The Inaugural CCIWA and BHP Diversity and Inclusion Awards Gala was held at Crown Ballrooms on Friday night to recognise those making WA a better place to live,work and do business. Supported by BHP,Fortescue,Good Sammys and 9News Perth.

Bill Shorten is wrong. The case for NDIS funding of sex workers
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Opinion

Bill Shorten is wrong. The case for NDIS funding of sex workers

Sex worker Rachel Wotton specialises in providing services to people with disability – and she’s furious that the NDIS minister has declared that they do not deserve her support.

  • byPeter FitzSimons