Is it fair to be unfair to everyone?
Inclusion Australia have published a submission in response to the Australian Government’s plans to introduce mandatory NDIS independent functional assessments. Inclusion Australia is very concerned the new independent assessments, planning and funding processes will seriously disadvantage and potentially harm people with intellectual disability, who make up 21 percent of NDIS participants.
Free COVID-19 vaccine rollout webinars
We are hosting free Zoom webinars for people with intellectual disability, their families and supporters about the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 vaccine webinar for people with intellectual disability, their families and supporters Our CEO, Catherine...
Inclusion Australia submission on NDIS Independent Assessments
Inclusion Australia is urging the NDIA to stop the rollout of compulsory assessments as they are currently planned. Our submission to the NDIA outlines exactly why we think the changes will significantly disadvantage people with intellectual disability, who make up 21 per cent of NDIS participants.
Inclusion Australia statement on NDIS Independent Assessments
Inclusion Australia is very concerned about the planned changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). We are especially worried about how these new assessments and processes will work for people with intellectual disability. We have decided to speak out publicly so that people know what we think about this important topic.
Open Letter to the Attorney-General, The Hon. Christian Porter MP
We call upon the Attorney-General to introduce legislation into the Australian Parliament to protect the confidentiality of information given to The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability. Open Letter to the...
Will every voice be heard at the Disability Royal Commission?
Inclusion Australia’s CEO, Catherine McAlpine, spoke with The World Today about the experiences of people with disability during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the latest Disability Royal Commission hearing.