Independent assessments are not independent, he told a parliamentary inquiry on Friday. Robo-planning will blow up the NDIS. And it will also blow up the vision for this scheme to be there for all Australians.
Professor Bonyhady said the change would tear up the social contract at the heart of the NDIS, which is that individualised support is available for all Australians who have a disability.
He warned of anxiety and anger among people with disability. Trust between the community and the National Disability Insurance Agency, which runs the NDIS, has reached new lows. Which is extraordinary given that the NDIA exists for one purpose and one purpose only - to serve people with disability, their families and carers, Prof Bonyhady said.
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Inaccessible housing – time to end a human tragedy
The ACT Council of Social Service (ACTCOSS) has joined with Rights & Inclusion Australia to welcome the ACT Government’s decision to support the inclusion of mandatory provisions for Universal Design in the National Construction Code (NCC). The two organisations believe this is a great opportunity for the Australian Government to demonstrate leadership and make a positive response to the findings of the Aged Care Royal Commission by ensuring that future housing can sustain people into old age, as well as provide an adequate stock of accessible housing for people with disability across Australia.
National Disability Institute Welcomes Tom Foley as New Executive Director
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ The National Disability Institute (NDI) Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Foley as the organization s Executive Director. Mr. Foley will lead NDI s efforts in building a better financial future for people with disabilities and their families. He succeeds Acting Executive Director, Elizabeth Jennings, who will resume her previous role as Deputy Director for the organization. Mr. Foley s employment at NDI will commence on January 4, 2021.
Trained as a tax lawyer and financial planner, Mr. Foley has more than 30 years of experience in the disability community. As a blind advocate, Mr. Foley has dedicated his career to partnering with advocates and other thought leaders to address the complex drivers of economic inequality and create pathways to employment and financial security for
In keeping with my recent theme of exploring Minnesota through this column, I begin with, yes, my visit to the State Fair on Labor Day weekend. Oceans of people, thousands of things to look at, a dozen foods I enjoyed too much, and an evening grandstand show featuring golden oldies Loverboy, Pat Benatar, and Journey.
It was a bit of a time warp: 30 years earlier, I saw Loverboy open for Journey at the old Met Center, and I later watched Benatar become one of the earliest, most frequently played artists on a new network called MTV. At the fair this September, they performed well, and Benatar sounded even better than she did in the ’80s.