An analysis of the National Disability Insurance Scheme by The Age has revealed 56,000 of the 78,600 people who signed up to the NDIS in the 12 months leading to June 2025 had autism as their primary ...

Mr Albanese warned the system must be made more sustainable amid spiralling costs and an unexpected surge in childhood diagnoses. Speaking at Australia’s Economic Outlook event on Friday, Mr Albanese ...

Less than a month out from the start of a major NDIS overhaul, many participants say they're in the dark about the changes. Participants and advocates say the changes have been poorly communicated, ...

Among other changes, the Albanese government is introducing alternative support programs – particularly for those with less severe disabilities Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...

Health and Disability Minister Mark Butler’s announcement that NDIS eligibility would change by mid-2027 and a new $2bn program for autistic children would be created was met with shock and outrage ...

At the moment the NDIS is harming some participants, not helping them, writes Julie Cross as she reflects on Rebecca Falkingham’s shock admission over costly medical reports. They also complain that ...