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NDIS Minister Bill Shorten yesterday announced a “reboot” of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme and six major areas of reform. Getting the NDIS back on track, Shorten said, will require reform across all disability services.

A busy restaurant in Sydney has made its workplace more inclusive, finding it's been beneficial for both the business and its employees. Here's how they did it.

Reform of the National Disability Insurance Scheme must include a focus on helping Indigenous Australians, an advocacy group says.

Colorado voters will decide on a constitutional amendment in 2024 that would expand the homestead property tax exemption for veterans with service-related disabilities.

Over 540 health conditions are being supported through Adult Disability Payment and PIP.

Attendance Allowance could help if you have an eye condition such as cataract, glaucoma or macular degeneration.

Campaigners hit out as thousands of disabled benefits claimants are denied Warm Home Discount after eligibility changes

The Council of Europe has condemned France for not respecting disability rights in accessing education, healthcare and public transport, following a complaint lodged in 2018. Whilst not legally binding, the decision piles on the pressure some 500 days before the Paris Olympics, which thousands of disabled people are expected to…

Major reforms of the National Disability Insurance Scheme have been outlined by Bill Shorten to address spiralling costs.

Saying the national disability insurance scheme has "lost its way", NDIS Minister Bill Shorten outlines a reset that would purge fraudsters, offer longer-term supports, boost staffing and address rising costs that threaten to make the scheme unsustainable.

An award for PIP or Adult Disability Payment could also lead to housing support and Council Tax discounts.