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<p>Plan managers assist NDIS participants with accessing approved supports but recent Government pricing reviews are harming high-quality businesses and their clients. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 8 months ago by Georgie Waters

Over 333,000 NDIS participants could be affected by NDIS ‘price freezes’

How NDIS price cuts for support coordination services are affecting more than just the organisations Read more

Finance Government NDIS
<p>New statistics indicate an increase in the number of Australians with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 8 months ago by Georgie Waters

More Australians live with disability: is the NDIS at risk?

With new data highlighting an increase in Australians with disability, could the NDIS be impacted? Read more

Conditions Government NDIS
<p>Some NDIS participants have been able to access funding for sex work since 2020, but this may soon change. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 8 months ago by Georgie Waters

Minister Shorten intends to ban NDIS-funded sex work

How NDIS participants may be affected by possible bans for items under current NDIS funding Read more

Accessibility Health and Wellbeing NDIS
<p>A discussion at Federal Parliament with the Department of Health and Aged Care is scheduled on July 4, 2024. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 8 months ago by Georgie Waters

Over 8.5 million Aussies could be impacted by tomorrow’s Federal Parliament meeting

Could changes to mental health services happen soon? Read more

<p>With temperatures dropping this winter, a Code Blue notice has been released to provide better support to vulnerable people experiencing homelessness. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 8 months ago by Georgie Waters

Where to seek shelter as SA braces for alarming weather conditions

The SA Government has called a ‘Code Blue’ to help support people experiencing homelessness. Read more

Accommodation Government NDIS
<p>Carers spend much of their time looking after others, but getting enough sleep is still an aspect to consider. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 8 months ago by Georgie Waters

Up to 75 percent of carers could be putting their health at risk

Although carers spend a lot of time looking after others, research suggests that they also need to make enough time for... Read more

Conditions Mental Health Research
<p>A national summit about neurological conditions and change required in the healthcare system is being held to ensure that affected Australians get appropriate care. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by Georgie Waters

Bill Shorten will speak at the National Summit on Neurological Conditions today

With people living with neurological conditions speaking at today’s event, organisers hope that this will increase... Read more

Accessibility Conditions NDIS
<p>Do you believe recruiters should rely on artificial intelligence to determine the best candidate? [Source: Ju Jae-young via Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

ChatGPT shown to overlook job applicants with disability

Employers have warmed to disability inclusion in the workplace, but the rising use of AI screening has some researchers... Read more

Employment
<p>Pino Mascetti hit his 12th strike and immediately went down in history for the historic achievement. [Source: Tenpin Bowling Australia]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

First perfect game bowled at the National Disability Championships

For the first time in its 35-year history, the National Disability Championships saw a perfect game from competitor Pino... Read more

Noticeboard
<p>People with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder may experience frustration at school and in the workplace. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 9 months ago by David McManus

One in two people with ADHD experience emotional issues

The new research has indicated that ADHD medication may not support people with emotional dysregulation. Read more

Mental Health Research