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How the rise of autism and ADHD fractured Australia’s schools

Almost a million Australian schoolchildren now have a disability – that’s one in four enrolments. Parents, teachers and advocates say education is at crisis point

The Guardian - AU

Alleged NDIS fraud cases before court top 100

A task force set up to tackle fraud within a government-funded disability insurance scheme has led to dozens of people facing court.

AAP

‘Outrageously scary’: NDIS participants fear proposed changes will give them less choice and control

Many who use the NDIS disagree with the mandatory registration of disability workers, saying it could block their access to support

The Guardian - AU

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Shorten demands criminals not be 'dumped' in NDIS

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten will write to the states demanding they stop relying on the disability scheme to manage released criminals.

AAP

Ten lawyers tell court Lehrmann may have leaked confidential material to Spotlight program – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

MP invited to chip in to help GP patients

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Newcastle Herald

Controversial 'cat cafe' reopens following kitten seizure

Owner vows to take it slow and 'deal with trolls'.

The Canberra Times

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Disability scheme overhaul transforms access to support

An overhaul of the government's disability scheme could change the way Australians access support funding and give powers to the program's watchdog.

AAP

Morning Mail: six missing in US bridge collapse, welfare funds diverted to gas giant, Assange wins short reprieve

Cargo vessel may have lost power before ramming into bridge in Baltimore; AGL received thousands of dollars from former customers

The Guardian - AU

Burney welcomes ‘circuit breaker’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Greens and disability groups criticise federal government gag on NDIS talks

Guardian Australia understands a major announcement will be made on Wednesday but those consulted are sworn to secrecy

The Guardian - AU

Disability provider faces $1.8m fine over burns death

Kyah Lucas died from burns after being bathed by two LiveBetter disability support workers in 2022. The disability support provider now faces a hefty fine.

AAP

'We're concerned': states revolt over NDIS cost fears

State and territory leaders are calling for transparency about NDIS costs as they push back against planned reforms, which they say are being rushed.

AAP

Worried Canberra NDIS providers urge 'complete rethink' amid funding crisis

They are calling for support through a lengthy reform process.

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Newcastle Herald

Excluding NDIS clients from taxi use is rank

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NDIS commissioner resigns as work safety issues brew

NDIS commissioner Tracy Mackey will step down in May, as accusations of mismanagement and unsafe workloads continue to swirl around her.

The Guardian - AU

David relies on Christina for 24/7 care, but the NDIS won’t fund her help – because she’s his wife

The deafblind advocate is unable to find another carer and NDIA says it only funds family members in ‘exceptional circumstances’

AAP

Dodgy NDIS providers on watch as task force unveiled

Disability providers who overcharge and under-service Australians are in the government's sights as it announces a task force to look at the NDIS registry.

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The Guardian - AU

Australian children with disabilities ‘struggling now more than ever’, autism expert says

Andrew Whitehouse, who joins national school funding board, calls for urgent reform amid new government negotiations

The Canberra Times

Inside story of how a 'cat café' had its kittens seized and shut within a week

The first red flag about the cat cafe went up quickly.

AAP

Qantas taken to court over dog discrimination claim

Qantas is being taken to court over the airline's decision not to allow a woman's assistance dog to travel with her on its planes.

The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Cyclone leaves chaos in its wake, flyers shortchanged, UN Gaza vote

Military called in as far north Queensland is caught out by the cyclone’s ferocity; Choice poll shows long delays in obtaining refunds from airlines

The Guardian - AU

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

AAP

'Immoral': crackdown vowed on inflated NDIS prices

Dodgy NDIS providers have been put on notice about inflated prices likened to "a wedding tax", with a new taskforce to crackdown on the practice.

The Canberra Times

'Grinch ruining Christmas': workers face 5.7% pay cut

The organisation says funding isn't enough to cover costs.

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