Shortcut: The NDIS

Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme, the NDIS, has been operating in some parts of the country for more than a decade now… But what has been a fundamental shift in how we support and care for Aussies living with a disability has not been without its problems, and last week a major review of the NDIS was released. In this episode, we look back at why the NDIS was first created, and what the new review recommends. Squiz recommends: Read: the reporting of Nas Campanella, the ABC's disability affairs reporter. Other things we do: Squiz Today - a daily podcast and newsletter that gives a fact-filled run-down of what’s making news. Squiz Kids - a news podcast for curious kids. Age-appropriate news without the nasties!