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Tightened eligibility and cuts to plans: what the NDIS changes mean for participants

In sweeping reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) announced today, the government will cut 160,000 participants from the scheme over the next four years and reduce funding for the average plan by A$5,000 in the next two years.

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States push back on footing bill for NDIS changes

State leaders and ministers say they were kept in the dark on the extent of planned changes to the NDIS and fear they're being left to pick up the tab.

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NDIS slashed and higher health insurance subsidy for over-65s scrapped, in Health Minister Butler’s package

The government will slash spending in real terms on the National Disability Insurance Scheme over four years, as it undertakes a massive “reset” of the program.

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'Cuts, cuts, cuts': NDIS costs slashed in crack down

Tens of thousands of disabled Australians could lose access to support as the government tries to pare back the soaring cost of the NDIS.

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Labor to tighten child NDIS eligibility to curb spending as Queensland MP warns change is ‘failing kids’

Health minister faces backlash from states as he announces major changes to scheme ahead of May budget

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Vance prepares for peace talks, gangs ‘rorting’ NDIS, how many bins is too many?

US vice-president is flying to Pakistan but Tehran’s involvement still in doubt; MPs told criminals are using disability insurance scheme to make money

The Guardian - AU

The Coalition wants NDIS reform to focus on 3 things. Here’s what this would mean for users – and the budget

The government is expected to announce further changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) this week, focused on containing the rising number of participants and the growth in costs, and cracking down on fraudulent activities.

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How Bruce the half-beak kea weaponised his disability to become the alpha bird

Bruce the kea is missing his entire upper beak. Yet he is the alpha bird of his circus (the apt collective noun for a group of New Zealand’s famously playful alpine parrots).

The Conversation

Disability cuts on table as treasurer eyes cost spiral

State officials will be briefed on the federal government's plans to overhaul spending on the NDIS, expected to be announced within days.

AAP

NDIS changes to be unveiled on Wednesday will provide budget’s biggest cuts

The Albanese government on Wednesday will unveil the biggest source of cuts in the May 12 budget, when it announces a sweeping overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

The Conversation

States on edge about NDIS cuts as Chalmers flags they will be ‘easily the most important’ part of budget savings

Government sources in multiple states say they are worried about the breadth of the changes and possible costs

The Guardian - AU

How Trump’s dyslexia slurs perpetuate myths about the learning disability

Trump disparaging the California governor’s dyslexia impacted the nation

The Independent UK

Women Spend 25% More of Their Lives in Poor Health—The Hidden Reasons Doctors Are Now Warning About

Women are living longer than men, but many aren’t living better. Research shows the women poor health gap continues to widen, with women spending about 25% more of their lives dealing with chronic illness or disability. This issue goes far beyond biology and highlights systemic challenges in healthcare, diagnosis, and…

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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy – an uninspired, unscary gore fest that demonises disability and leans into stereotypes of Egypt

Production company Blumhouse has taken a gamble by featuring director Lee Cronin in top billing in his third film’s marketing campaign. Announcing Cronin as a horror auteur, the film’s full title is Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. This is an odd move for a director with only two (admittedly strong) previous…

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‘This is discrimination and illegal’: Woman booted from bar as staff deemed her a ‘fire risk’

She knew her rights.

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How to Choose the Right Mobility Equipment for Independent Living in Australia

Choosing mobility equipment is one of the most consequential decisions a person with a disability or age-related physical change will make. The right equipment expands what is possible. The wrong one creates new limitations or sits unused after a few weeks of frustrating trial and error.

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American Airlines Sued After Bumping 4-Year-Old and Leaving Deaf Mom Unsupported on $5K Disney Trip

A Louisiana family is suing American Airlines for disability discrimination after their 4-year-old was bumped from an oversold flight, leaving a deaf mother of four without support—highlighting emotional distress and legal issues.

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What is the 25th Amendment and could it be used to remove Trump from office?

US President Donald Trump’s recent intemperate exchanges with the pope, his depiction of himself as a Christ-like figure and his threat to wipe out the civilisation of Iran have raised questions about his mental capacity to carry out his job.

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‘I am certain’: Harvard policy expert warns the true cost of the Iran war to U.S. taxpayers will exceed $1 trillion

Linda Bilmes, along with economist Joseph Stiglitz, previously calculated the true cost of the 2003 Iraq war was at least fourfold greater than initially projected.

The Conversation

Autism diagnoses are up, largely fuelled by the NDIS. What happens next isn’t entirely clear

Research published earlier this year found the strongest evidence yet that the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has played a key role driving up autism diagnoses in Australia.

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Indiana woman pocketed $200k in disability checks for 6 years while posting adventure photos online, now her sheriff husband is in jail too

Can’t be so flashy online when you’re defrauding Uncle Sam.

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‘Attention brought to my disability’: Delta staff take instructions from random passenger, humiliates woman who just wanted to board flight

Don’t assume you know the other person.

The Independent UK

‘I have two autistic children - the health benefit cuts have me fearing for the future’

A disability charity has warned the reforms will not encourage anyone into to work

The Conversation

The government wants to curb NDIS spending. Here’s how it might succeed

Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has grown too big, too fast.

Newslaundry

Dead children, dirty drugs, a giant ‘racket’: The curious case of Digital Vision Pharma

This is the first part of an investigative series examining pharmaceutical companies linked to the deaths of children from contaminated medicines, and the regulatory failures that allowed them to keep operating. This series is supported by the Thakur Foundation. The foundation has not exercised any editorial control over the project.

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