"Difficult, unavoidable": NDIS overhaul aims to reduce participation and target fraudulent providers
Health Minister Mark Butler has revealed sweeping changes to eligibility and financial support to rein in the cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Source: AAP / Susie Dodds/AAPIMAGE
The federal government has announced a major overhaul of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in efforts to cut down fraud and spending in the $50 billion program. Welcoming some aspects of the reform, disability advocates say there must be further clarity around cuts to support and eligibility, with fears that those in need will lose access to vital supports.
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