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Sensors, escape-proof windows, 24-hour supervision: Inside a sex offender’s NDIS-funded home
Clinical experts and justice officials fear the NDIS is ill-equipped to deal with sex offenders, putting the safety of the public and support workers at risk.
- by Chris Vedelago
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NDIS pays $1.4m to paedophile: How sex offenders access disability packages
As the disability scheme wrestles with blowouts, experts say funding is needed for criminals with disabilities.
- by Chris Vedelago
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Troy wants to shoot for Australia. But police told him he’s a risk to the public
Police say rules restricting access to weapons for some sporting shooters are about protecting the public. Shooters say they’re sick of being treated unfairly.
- by Chris Barrett
Air-con is now polarising as people forced to choose between comfort and cost
Two in three Queenslanders who have an air-conditioner say concerns about the cost of running it prevent them turning it on.
- by Jim Malo and Courtney Kruk
Natasha’s hot home is bad for her health. So is the cost of living
Many Australians report feeling unwell on hot days or in heatwaves, but not everyone has the same capacity to manage.
- by Jim Malo
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I went overseas solo for the first time since becoming disabled. Here’s how it went
I struggle with actions like making food, using door knobs, texting on the phone and brushing my hair. But I jetted off to India on my own.
- by Imogen Kars
The steps being taken to get better treatment for Australia’s autistic people
Australia has its first assistant minister for autism and is crafting its first national autism strategy. How the rest of society steps up will be crucial.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Beautiful minds: Inside the identity politics of autism
Autism is no longer just a clinical diagnosis. For many, it’s an identity, a community and a cause.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Thousand-fold increase: What is driving the rise of autism?
Autism has changed. And it has reshaped Australia in the process. Now we are grappling with what that means.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
New laws allow children to be removed from NDIS once reboot is ready
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten promised people with a disability they will get the help they need, as he introduced significant new powers for the National Disability Insurance Agency.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
‘Far beyond what was agreed’: States step up rebellion over Shorten’s NDIS plan
NSW Premier Chris Minns warned services would not be there to help Australians who could be “off the NDIS” under the changes, unless premiers were given costings and a greater say.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and David Crowe