Major changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) are coming. This includes the launch of Thriving Kids in October. This program will be co-funded by state, territory and federal governments and will replace some children’s individual NDIS funding with foundational supports.
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Police allege a 48-year-old NDIS participant submitted false invoices for $700,000 of services he did not receive. He was arrested at a property near Horsham on Wednesday.
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Amoscare plays an essential role in supporting First Nations NDIS participants with disabilities as they transition out of the correctional system and reintegrate into the community. This process involves coordinated efforts by Amoscare alongside Justice Liaison Officers and Corrections Victoria. Amoscare supports disabled clients of Rumbalara, Cummeragunga and Yorta Yorta nation exiting the Corrections system.
Amoscare supports individuals across the pre-release, transition, and post-release phases through planning, coordination and court appearances.
Tags: Amocare and Corrections Victoria, community corrections systems in Victoria, Corrections Victoria, Department of Justice and Community Safety, NDIS Justice Liaison Officers
The national disability insurance scheme, one of Australia’s most ambitious social schemes, is undergoing a significant overhaul as the Albanese government looks to rein in costs and preserve its social licence for future generations.
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The playground offers valuable opportunities for children to connect, negotiate, solve problems and develop relationships. It is also one of the most socially demanding parts of a child’s school day.
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Two people who allegedly colluded to wrongfully register more than 200 NDIS providers have been banned from the scheme for life.
Former NDIS consultant Zeinab Ghamraoui of H&M Consulting Group and NDIS auditor Sanyog Desai were banned in June after an investigation by the regulator.
As a result, the registration of 40 providers linked to Ghamraoui and Desai have been revoked, while an additional 195 providers have had their registration refused by the NDIS Commission.
Tags: Former NDIS consultant Zeinab Ghamraoui, H&M Consulting Group, National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Integrity and Safeguarding) Act 2026, NDIS auditor Sanyog Desai, NDIS bans 2 for Life
The NDIS is spending significant sums supporting convicted sex offenders in the community. But should disability funding be used to help manage people whose release requires intensive supervision and support?
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Infrastructure Australia are seeking feedback on policy options for the aviation disability standards, which will help address air travel barriers faced by people with disability. Your feedback on the consultation paper will help us make sure the new standards address barriers to air travel and are fit for purpose.
Review the consultation paper and tell us what you think by making a submission. Supporting documents and alternative ways to have your say are provided below.
Your submission will inform the development of new aviation disability standards.
Tags: at the airport, Aviation Accessibility Steering Committee, Aviation disability standards consultation, booking and planning, on the aircraft, people with disability continue to face barriers when travelling by air, whole of journey
The Australian Human Rights Commission has urged the Albanese government to pause its plan to cut more than $30 billion from the NDIS, arguing it’s “dismissing genuine concerns” about process, accountability and the impact on participants and their families.
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The Federal Government will introduce legislation requiring audio description on free-to-air television, subscription television and broadcaster video-on-demand services, in a major accessibility reform for Australians who are blind or have low vision.
Tags: Audio Description Across Australian Television, audio description on free-to-air television, subscription television and broadcaster video-on-demand services