Federal health minister Mark Butler's NDIS reforms, including funding cuts and stricter eligibility, face backlash from disability advocates who fear increased isolation and reduced community participation for vulnerable individuals.
Recent reductions in National Disability Insurance Scheme funding have ignited a national conversation about Australia's commitment to inclusivity and support for vulnerable citizens.
Disability Minister Mark Butler discusses necessary reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, citing financial sustainability concerns and the need for targeted support.
The Albanese government has unveiled the most significant reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme in nearly 15 years, with billions in budget savings expected to impact over 160,000 participants.
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Australian families with autistic children face uncertainty as Labor announces NDIS funding cuts, potentially leaving households thousands of dollars out of pocket and without crucial support services.
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler outlines reforms to reset the NDIS, focusing on permanent and significant disabilities, provider registration, and pricing stability to ensure long-term sustainability.
Queensland's disability minister was barred from a federal briefing on NDIS eligibility changes targeting children, sparking state backlash against Labor's cost-cutting measures.
Action on Disability had to cancel its Hammersmith and Fulham election event after just the Conservative Party confirmed attendance, despite invitations to all major parties.
A mother's hesitation about circus tickets led to a life-changing experience for her daughter with hypersensitivity disorder, thanks to a neurodivergent-friendly circus.
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Disabled individuals in Lincolnshire report being accused of faking impairments or scrounging when using blue badges, highlighting a troubling trend of public questioning and harassment.
The family of Tyrah Adams, 35, plans to sue Louisville government after she was grabbed and crushed by a bin lorry's claw while sleeping rough in an alley.
Fiona Barber shares her emotional adoption journey in London, from meeting her daughter to navigating tantrums and building a forever family through tears and breakthroughs.
As carer's allowance marks its 50th anniversary, millions of unpaid carers in the UK face poverty and exploitation, with some earning equivalent to 65p per hour for full-time work.
Sue Wright overcame a difficult childhood to become a leading child protection barrister, foster carer, and businesswoman, dedicating her life to helping vulnerable children and families.
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The Local Government Ombudsman rebukes Islington Council and NHS bodies for causing stress to a family by delaying care for a woman with Parkinson's disease, forcing her daughter and partner to quit jobs as carers.
Eleanor Gordon-Smith offers guidance on managing the challenges of caring for an elderly parent and a young child simultaneously, emphasizing the need for better information and support.
Unison members at Central Hill Day Centre are voting on strike action to oppose job losses and the relocation of dementia services to a smaller facility in West Norwood.
The UK government has introduced a 'right to try' policy to help disabled people attempt work without losing benefits, but campaigners argue more support is needed to address workplace barriers.
Hammersmith and Fulham Council apologizes and compensates a mother after Ombudsman finds underfunding and delays in her child's transition to adult social care services.
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Readers respond to a review of Meta smartglasses, highlighting their transformative impact on people with visual impairments or hearing loss, despite privacy concerns.
Craig Lewis-Williams, 50, suffered permanent brain damage in a 2021 attack, receiving maximum £500,000 compensation frozen since 1996. His family warns it won't cover lifelong care needs.
Families react with distress as Girlguiding excludes transgender members following a Supreme Court ruling, prompting volunteer resignations and nationwide protests.
Lucy May Dawson's encephalitis was misdiagnosed as mental illness, leading to forced ECT and paralysis. Now a model and influencer, she raises awareness and fights disability discrimination.
The AA urges councils to tackle misuse of blue badge parking permits, with fraud estimated at £46m annually. One in 15 adults in England now holds a permit, raising concerns over fake or stolen badges.
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A mother reveals how her vulnerable autistic daughter has faced relentless threats and violence from a neighbor for years, with police and council offering little protection despite repeated incidents.
New figures from charity Catch22 show girls and young women now form 22% of county lines exploitation cases, up from 15% last year, highlighting a gendered blind spot in victim identification.
A 79-year-old disabled woman in Orpington housing complex says security barrier installed for safety makes her feel like a prisoner. Hyde housing association insists emergency access remains available.
New universal credit cuts for disabled claimants in the UK, effective next week, threaten to leave nearly 750,000 severely ill people destitute, with charities warning of evictions and food insecurity.
Police are searching for Menelik, 46, who absconded from a secure hospital in Greenwich during an escorted visit near Deptford DLR Station. He is believed to have boarded a bus to Lambeth North.
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Bromley Council has been ordered to pay £2,000 after failing to provide maths tuition and speech therapy to a disabled woman for nearly five school terms, following an ombudsman investigation.
