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How people are assessed for the NDIS is changing. Here’s what you need to know

01/10/25

Prof Helen Dickinson and Georgia van Toorn explain what is known about the changes to NDIS assessments, what we don't know, and what it means for participants.

A dog stands in a tree lined suburban street at sunset.

The untapped potential of neighbourhoods for supporting children with disability and their families

04/09/25

Prof Hannah Badland explores why neighbourhoods matter for the health of children with disability, an area largely overlooked in Australian disability policy.

A tram passes on the road in front of public housing towers in Melbourne

As Victoria demolishes public housing towers, the rights of people with disability must be upheld

28/08/25

Dr Elroy Dearn writes for Croakey Health Media about the Victorian government’s plans to demolish public housing towers in Melbourne.

ABC Listen - States expected to match $2 billion autism pledge

21/08/25

Prof Helen Dickinson interviewed on ABC Listen about the newly announced program to divert children with autism from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

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‘Thriving Kids’ could help secure the future of the NDIS. But what will the program mean for children and families?

20/08/25

Helen Dickinson, Anne Kavanagh and Catherine Smith discuss what the newly announced ‘Thriving Kids’ foundational supports program could mean for children and families.

Customers sitting outdoors at a cafe in a tree-lined street in inner Melbourne

Love where you live? The five elements for thriving neighbourhoods

19/08/25

Dr Amanda Alderton spoke to the Sydney Morning Herald about neighbourhood design that supports health and wellbeing.

A young girl in a yellow school uniform wearing a backpack and over ear headphones.

‘Several teachers didn’t believe in ADHD’: families speak about how students with disability are bullied and excluded

18/08/25

Prof Helen Dickinson and Dr Catherine Smith discuss responses to a new survey of parents and caregivers about their disabled children’s experiences in Australian schools.

A man in a wheelchair and a man using a cane against a colourful abstract background

Calls to reframe how people view disability

08/08/25

Prof Anne Kavanagh speaks to the ABC News about the social model of disability.

- Forget what you think you know about disability (ABC News)

- Reframing disability (abc.net.au)

- Calls to reframe how people view disability (ABC Radio)

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How to address the housing affordability crisis for Australians with disability

07/08/25

Alex Sully, Jodie Bailie, Zoe Aitken and Glenda Bishop write for Croakey Health Media about the persistent inequalities in housing affordability for people with disability.

What happens if I go over or under on my NDIS plan? And what do shorter funding periods mean for me?

21/07/25

Prof Helen Dickinson discusses new NDIS reform relating to the funding periods in which participants are allowed to spend their budgets.

Podcast episode - The link between disability, employment & mental health

18/07/25

A/Prof Zoe Aitken and Dr Marissa Shields were interviewed in the latest episode of Youngcare’s podcast series ‘That Was Unexpected’ about the barriers to employment experienced by people with disability.

Listen here

A man using a mobility scooter and a woman using a cane travel down a suburban street.

No one left behind: the urgent need for disability support outside the NDIS

29/05/25

Researchers from the University of Melbourne highlight the urgent need for disability support outside the NDIS, particularly for those under the age of 65.

A smiling woman supervises a child writing in books at a table.

The government wants to contain NDIS growth. But ineligible people with disability also need support

20/05/25

Prof Helen Dickinson and Prof Anne Kavanagh discuss the government's ministerial and departmental restructure and the impact on the NDIS and disability supports.

Ex-Cyclone Alfred has left flooding in its wake. Here’s how floods affect our health

09/03/25

RAY researcher Dr Jodie Bailie discusses the health impacts of flooding.

Woman with amputated arm looks at phone in car.

NDIS reforms aim to make the scheme fairer. But we’ve found the groups struggling to gain access

17/02/25

Our researchers discuss inequalities in access to the NDIS, the decisions that lead to this and how incoming reforms can address the issue.

Two people sitting and looking at the ocean. One person is sitting on a park bench the other person is in a wheelchair next to them.

Building a more inclusive society: the role of neighbourhood universal design

04/12/24

Prof Hannah Badland, Dr Amanda Alderton and Dr Elroy Dearn speak to Croakey Media about designing accessible and inclusive neighbourhoods.

A photo of Bill Shorten, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme of Australia

The Senate has passed the NDIS reform bill – will it get things ‘back on track’ for people with disability?

22/08/24

Prof Helen Dickinson explains the history of this NDIS reform bill – including the toll it has taken on the community.

A woman with down syndrome sits in cafe talking to two other people over coffee

Tiered NDIS provider registration and a say on supports. Are we finally listening to people with disability?

05/08/24

Prof Helen Dickinson explains the significance of the NDIS provider and workforce registration taskforce advice.

One woman and two men stand in front of three flags (Australian National flag, Aboriginal flag, Torres Strait Islander flag) giving a press conference

‘Lacklustre’ and ‘disappointing’ – experts react to the government’s disability royal commission response

31/07/24

Prof Anne Kavanagh speaks to The Conversation about the government’s response to the Disability Royal Commission.

A person in a wheelchair looking down a street with shops and cafes.

NDIS reform: What are the key sticking points?

16/07/24

Prof Helen Dickinson speaks to Karl Hoerr from the Law Society Journal.

A woman in a wheelchair makes a cup of tea at the kitchen bench. A cat is sitting on her lap.

Choice and control: are whitegoods disability supports? Here’s what proposed NDIS reforms say

12/04/24

News article on The Conversation by Prof Helen Dickinson.

A group of people stand in a circle with their arms in the air holding hands.

States agreed to share foundational support costs. So why the backlash against NDIS reforms now?

26/03/24

News article on The Conversation from Prof Helen Dickinson.

Podcast: Deep Dive into the NDIS Review

05/03/24

Prof Anne Kavanagh and Prof Helen Dickinson speak on two episodes on the Reasonable and Necessary podcast series.

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The purple NDIS sign on an office building.

Recommendations to reboot the NDIS have finally been released. 5 experts react

07/12/23

Prof Anne Kavanagh is asked her opinion of the recommendations from the NDIS review.

A teacher and young student sitting and talking at classroom table.

Disability royal commissioners disagreed over phasing out ‘special schools’ – that leaves segregation on the table

02/10/23

News article on The Conversation from Prof Helen Dickinson.

Young people with disability have poorer mental health when they are unemployed – funding should tackle job barriers

16/08/23

News article on The Conversation by Dr Marissa Shields, Prof Anne Kavanagh and A/Prof Tania King.

NDIS cost scrutiny is intensifying again – the past shows this can harm health and wellbeing for people with disability

01/05/23

News article on The Conversation by Prof Anne Kavanagh.

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How people are assessed for the NDIS is changing. Here’s what you need to know

The untapped potential of neighbourhoods for supporting children with disability and their families

As Victoria demolishes public housing towers, the rights of people with disability must be upheld

ABC Listen - States expected to match $2 billion autism pledge

‘Thriving Kids’ could help secure the future of the NDIS. But what will the program mean for children and families?

Love where you live? The five elements for thriving neighbourhoods

‘Several teachers didn’t believe in ADHD’: families speak about how students with disability are bullied and excluded

Calls to reframe how people view disability

How to address the housing affordability crisis for Australians with disability

What happens if I go over or under on my NDIS plan? And what do shorter funding periods mean for me?

Podcast episode - The link between disability, employment & mental health

No one left behind: the urgent need for disability support outside the NDIS

The government wants to contain NDIS growth. But ineligible people with disability also need support

Ex-Cyclone Alfred has left flooding in its wake. Here’s how floods affect our health

NDIS reforms aim to make the scheme fairer. But we’ve found the groups struggling to gain access

Building a more inclusive society: the role of neighbourhood universal design

The Senate has passed the NDIS reform bill – will it get things ‘back on track’ for people with disability?

Tiered NDIS provider registration and a say on supports. Are we finally listening to people with disability?

‘Lacklustre’ and ‘disappointing’ – experts react to the government’s disability royal commission response

NDIS reform: What are the key sticking points?

Choice and control: are whitegoods disability supports? Here’s what proposed NDIS reforms say

States agreed to share foundational support costs. So why the backlash against NDIS reforms now?

Podcast: Deep Dive into the NDIS Review

Recommendations to reboot the NDIS have finally been released. 5 experts react

Disability royal commissioners disagreed over phasing out ‘special schools’ – that leaves segregation on the table

Young people with disability have poorer mental health when they are unemployed – funding should tackle job barriers

NDIS cost scrutiny is intensifying again – the past shows this can harm health and wellbeing for people with disability

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