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Extra $25bn needed to make NDIS sustainable by boosting other disability services, actuary says

Chair of Actuaries Institute committee says money could go towards establishing early intervention programs for those with developmental delays

The Guardian - AU

Monday briefing: The missing minister and a ‘very clear’ message to Britain’s disabled people

In today’s newsletter: ‘Demoting’ the role of minister for disabled people says a lot about the Conservative party’s priorities, says Frances Ryan

The Guardian - UK

“Look beyond the binary of public and private spaces to battle discrimination in terms of gender, disability and caste”: CJI

CJI Chandrachud stresses need to battle discrimination & create inclusive spaces for all, with law & technology playing key roles.

The Hindu

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Driving's hidden strain on disabled folk

Disabled people uniquely suffer when they are unable to drive. Experts explain how to fix it

Salon

Duchess Sophie’s cosy cable knit jumper and flared trousers are the ultimate casual yet chic combination for winter

Duchess Sophie's cable knit jumper was the epitome of relaxed elegance and she paired it with black flared trousers for a festive visit

Woman & Home

‘Long flu’: study finds flu patients at higher risk of longer-term illness

Like Covid, flu carries significant risk of ongoing disability and disease, researchers say

The Guardian - UK

Anger as Sunak scraps dedicated minister for disabled people

No 10 will pass responsibilities to an existing member of government, which charities say is ‘retrograde move’

The Guardian - UK

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Experts condemn UK Government's 'unacceptable' axing of disabled minister

EXPERTS have condemned the Conservatives after they quietly scrapped the role of minister for disabled people, saying that “right now, it…

The National (Scotland)

Meet on community-based rehabilitation begins in Mysuru

.3-day RCI-recognised national conference on Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) organised by JSS Institute of Speech and Hearing begins. Empowerment, inclusion & holistic approach to disability management discussed.

The Hindu

Four month warning as DWP benefits recipients face payments cut – everything you need to know

Child Poverty Action Group cautions that failure to raise cap will push more people beyond its threshold

The Independent UK

What does a building need to call itself 'accessible' – and is that enough?

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) review and the disability royal commission’s final report both highlighted the crucial role of accessible buildings and homes in ensuring the inclusion of people with disabilities.

The Conversation

DWP benefits recipients face payments cut next year – everything you need to know

Child Poverty Action Group cautions that failure to raise cap will push more people beyond its threshold

The Independent UK

Nash Treasure Dylan Alcott Takes Next Step In Strange Journey, Stars In Rocky Horror In Sydney

Dylan Alcott, former Australian of the Year, Paralympian and disability advocate, will star as the Narrator in the classic musical in 2024.

Pedestrian.tv

When is DLA paid? Christmas 2023 payment dates explained

You will typically receive payment ahead of a bank holiday if your payment date falls on one

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The Independent UK

DWP benefits recipients face payments cut next year – everything you need to know

Child Poverty Action Group cautions that failure to raise cap will push more people beyond its threshold

The Conversation

More than mental illness. How the NDIS review could help people with psychosocial disability

The review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been released and it recommends some big changes. This is not a report that just moves the deck chairs – it changes the whole layout of the ship, including its approach to psychosocial disability.

The Independent UK

DWP benefits recipients face payments cut next year – everything you need to know

Child Poverty Action Group cautions that failure to raise cap will push more people beyond its threshold

AAP

Universal screen for developmental delays on the cards

Children with developmental delays could learn to manage their disabilities earlier after a review into the NDIS suggested implementing foundational supports.

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The Hindu

3.30 lakh elderly, persons with disability used home voting facility in last 11 Assembly polls

Persons with disability, voters above 80 years of age and those suffering from COVID-19 can avail the home voting facility.

The Guardian - AU

Somehow Australian politics has delivered a Christmas miracle – and that’s a big deal

Anthony Albanese’s success in pushing ahead on NDIS reform is a triumph of hope over experience. Can Peter Dutton rise to the occasion?

Newcastle Herald

'Stirring things up': NDIS reforms for 'fairer' system with autism targeted

'They're also shaking up how they assess children's needs.'

Capital & Main

Labor Leader Ai-jen Poo Confronts ‘the Biggest Driver of Economic Inequality that Nobody Talks About.’

Care for children, the elderly and disabled is among the lowest-paying industries. Poo thinks federal investment could become reality.

The Independent UK

Census Bureau wants to change how it asks about disabilities. Some advocates don't like it

The U.S. Census Bureau wants to change how it asks people about disabilities, and some advocates don't like where things are heading

The Conversation

Taken together, the NDIS review and the royal commission recommendations could transform disability housing

A home – in the physical and emotional sense – is foundational to living an ordinary life with a feeling of inclusion. National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants with the highest support needs require housing and living services. Disability can make living in mainstream housing impossible for some people, or…

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Forrest’s ‘blood on their hands’ accusation, call for NDIS guarantee, Trump takeover fears

Mining billionaire says businesses have no excuse to stop burning fossil fuels; disability advocates concerned claimants could miss out

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