The number of older children and adults being diagnosed with it under the National Disability Insurance Scheme is surging, costing taxpayers far more each year.

Exclusive: Staff were told of major changes to the way NDIS funding and support plans will be made during a recent internal briefing Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

The federal government has released the model for its Thriving Kids program, aimed at setting up services and supports run by states and territories outside the NDIS.

The obvious sensitivities around disability and mental health accentuate the political challenge of scaling back the insurance scheme.

A file of complaints reveals that cash, phones, and food are being used to extort NDIS funding from vulnerable First Nations people in remote Northern Territory.

Many small changes since 2024 have ‘added up to one big cut’, advocates say, and the two biggest changes are due to roll out this year Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...

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It included $3000 for speech therapy and $15,000 for behavioural support. At the time he was an adult living in his own home and holding down a mainstream job. What he actually needed and asked for ...