NDIS Overhaul Sparks State-Federal Friction, Participant Concerns

New NDIS eligibility changes could remove 160,000 people from the scheme. NSW expects 53,000 participants to be affected, raising concerns about state support.

#NDISChanges, #DisabilitySupport, #NSWPolitics, #NDISReform, #ParticipantConcerns

https://newsletter.tf/ndis-eligibility-cuts-nsw-faces-53000-affected/

New NDIS eligibility rules could impact 160,000 Australians. New South Wales alone expects around 53,000 people to lose support, which is about one-third of the total.

#NDISChanges, #DisabilitySupport, #NSWPolitics, #NDISReform, #ParticipantConcerns
https://newsletter.tf/ndis-eligibility-cuts-nsw-faces-53000-affected/

Federal Government Signals Sweeping NDIS Overhaul, Prompting Concerns Over Eligibility and Provider Viability

Australia's NDIS is changing. New rules might remove 160,000 people. Disability service providers are worried about closing down.

#NDISchanges, #DisabilityAustralia, #NDISreform, #NFPproviders, #Australianpolitics

https://newsletter.tf/new-ndis-rules-cut-people-providers-worry/

The NDIS might change eligibility for 160,000 people. This is a big change from how it works now.

#NDISchanges, #DisabilityAustralia, #NDISreform, #NFPproviders, #Australianpolitics
https://newsletter.tf/new-ndis-rules-cut-people-providers-worry/

NDIS Reform Promises Shifted Funds, Aged Care Funding Under Scrutiny

Government plans to use NDIS savings for aged care improvements. NDIS users face potential changes like therapy limits. Learn what this means for you.

#NDISReform, #AgedCare, #GovernmentSpending, #DisabilityServices, #BudgetSavings

https://newsletter.tf/ndis-funds-shift-aged-care-ndis-changes-explained/

The government plans to use NDIS savings to improve aged care, including facilities like showers. This is part of a larger plan to manage budget spending.

#NDISReform, #AgedCare, #GovernmentSpending, #DisabilityServices, #BudgetSavings
https://newsletter.tf/ndis-funds-shift-aged-care-ndis-changes-explained/

Today I had a meaningful and wide-ranging meeting with Alice Jordan-Baird MP (member for Gorton).

We discussed at length the need for legislative change to better support people with disability, focusing on systemic reform that removes barriers, ensures equitable access, and centres lived experience in policymaking.

We also explored ways to expand access to the NDIS so that more people with disability can receive the support they need, and how we can improve the NDIS and MyAgedCare systems by simplifying application and review processes. Reducing unnecessary bureaucracy and streamlining staffing structures are key steps to cutting costs without compromising support quality.

We spoke about the importance of increasing locally delivered support through councils to better meet community needs and providing necessary funding through greater State Government support.

The conversation also touched on environmental concerns, including the urgent need to end fossil fuel subsidies and stop new gas expansions, which threaten our future and disproportionately impact marginalised communities.

I'm grateful for the opportunity to raise these issues and look forward to our continued collaboration toward lasting, inclusive change.

If you're a person with disability and would like to join a future meeting with Alice and me to contribute your voice to ongoing discussions around disability inclusion and access, feel free to send me a DM. Your insights are valued and needed.

#DisabilityRights #NDISReform #MyAgedCare #InclusionMatters #LegislativeChange #LocalSupports #ClimateJustice #NoNewGas #FossilFreeFuture #AccessibleAustralia #DisabilityAdvocacy