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Function, not money, main issue for NDIS: Shorten

Ensuring the National Disability Insurance Scheme is working as it was intended is the key issue, rather than cost, the minister in charge says.

AAP · Mar 29, 2023

Alice Springs Aboriginal artist develops health promotion material for vision loss prevention

First Nations artist Curtis Haines is moving in a different direction to his contemporaries, creating art on how to maintain eye health and the steps to seek help and receive treatment.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023

NDIS mark-ups for people with a disability as bad as wedding price gouging, insiders say

It's been coined the "disability tax" where some NDIS participants are being charged double or even triple the price of services compared to those not on the scheme, for the exact same treatment or product.

ABC News · Mar 27, 2023

The Ferguson Report: The Emperor’s new submarines

Albo said the exact cost of the nuclear submarine fleet is "between $268 billion or $368 billion, precisely".

The New Daily · Mar 17, 2023

Difficult budget decisions after $368 billion nuclear subs splurge

A plan to acquire a fleet of nuclear subs has been unveiled, but experts said the eye-watering price tag will force tough budget debates.

The New Daily · Mar 14, 2023

Suggesting NDIS cuts to pay for expensive submarines is the latest attack on disabled people

Imagine if we could make the NDIS work better, rather than having to fight for the scheme to exist

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023

Labor accuses Peter Dutton of using Aukus submarine plan as ‘excuse’ to back NDIS cuts

Opposition leader offers broader bipartisan support for Aukus project, but criticises other defence spending cuts

The Guardian - AU · Mar 14, 2023

Peter Dutton says Coalition would support NDIS cuts to pay for Aukus submarines

Liberal leader offers bipartisan backing for ‘sustainable’ savings for the next generation defence scheme

The Guardian - AU · Mar 13, 2023

Refugee research aims to improve support services for people with a disability fleeing war-zones

Even if people with disabilities manage to overcome huge obstacles to flee war zones, they may struggle to access services once in Australia. A research project aims to change that.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023

Perth woman Ro-Anne Steele helping people with a disability get behind the wheel

Ro-Anne Steele makes an immense difference in the lives of people living with a disability, increasing their confidence and independence — by teaching them how to drive.

ABC News · Mar 11, 2023