In the media

The Australian: Financial struggles causing service providers concern

The Australian has cited findings from NDS’s financial sustainability report, released on Monday, and spoke to NDS Chief Executive Ken Baker.

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ABC Radio South Australia: NDS workshops in Mount Gambier

James Bannister of NDS’s Zero Tolerance initiative spoke to ABC Radio South Australia recently about the purpose of the Zero Tolerance initiative.

Media reports: Labor and coalition play politics over NDIS

Media reports have commented on the political tussle over funding of the NDIS which arose after the Federal Budget was released on 9 May.

Mainstream media: NDIS pricing will hurt providers

Media outlets including the ABC and The Australian have reported that the new price controls for the NDIS will compromise providers and participants.

ProBono report: NDS calls to reintroduce NDIS draft plans

ProBono Australia has published news on NDS’s request that the NDIA must re-introduce draft plans.

ABC Conversation Hour: Navigating the NDIS

ABC Radio Melbourne broadcast an episode of the Conversation Hour yesterday on navigating the NDS, featuring NDS Victorian State Manager David Moody and others.

ABC report: NDIS workforce understaffed in major cities

ABC's AM program has reported on Productivity Commission findings that parts of Australia's biggest cities could struggle to attract enough disability workers for the NDIS.

ABC report: Pace of NDIS rollout a cause for concern

ABC Radio National recently reported on concerns in the disability sector that the NDIS is “taking on water” because of the pace of its national roll out.

ABC report: Disability groups welcome court decision to compensate workers with disability

ABC’s AM program has reported concerns about job prospects for people with a disability following the Federal Courts decision to order Supported Employment Enterprises to back-pay wages.

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9 News report: Australians with disability severely underpaid

9 News Finance has reported the severe underpayment of people with disability in supported employment.