Tag: Disability Advocacy

Since 1 October, the NDIA can suspend a plan if a participant doesn't respond to information requests. Here's how the process works, who's most likely to slip through, and what support networks can do.
Many family carers miss out on payments they're entitled to. Here's the difference between Carer Payment and Carer Allowance, how much each pays, and how to claim.

4,500 Submissions, One Recommendation The NDIS Vote That’s Dividing the Nation

The Senate committee recommended passing the NDIS bill after 4,500 submissions, most opposed. With a vote imminent and rallies nationwide, here's what's actually being decided and what it means for you.

Disability Groups Make Final Push to Pause NDIS Reform Bill as Senate Inquiry Reports

Twelve disability representative organisations have made a joint last-ditch bid to pause the government's NDIS reform bill, warning of unresolved risks as the Senate inquiry into the legislation reports. Here's what's at stake.

Disability Advocates Push Back on NDIA’s Continued Use of Respite Language

Disability advocates are renewing criticism of the NDIA's continued use of the term "respite" in operational guidelines, arguing the language frames people with disability as a burden rather than people with an equal right to support.

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