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theguardian.com

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Dec 19, 19:12

NDIS Funding Cuts Threaten Music Therapy for Autistic Woman

Nineteen-year-old Ava Rinna, diagnosed with level 3 autism, uses music therapy to communicate; however, proposed NDIS funding cuts from $193.99 to $67.56 per hour threaten to end her sessions, impacting her well-being and communication skills.

NDIS Funding Cuts Threaten Music Therapy for Autistic Woman

Nineteen-year-old Ava Rinna, diagnosed with level 3 autism, uses music therapy to communicate; however, proposed NDIS funding cuts from $193.99 to $67.56 per hour threaten to end her sessions, impacting her well-being and communication skills.

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What is the immediate impact on Ava Rinna and others if the proposed NDIS funding cut for music therapy is implemented?

Ava Rinna, a 19-year-old autistic woman, uses music therapy to communicate. A proposed NDIS funding cut, from $193.99 to $67.56 per hour for individual sessions, threatens to end her weekly sessions. This would severely impact her communication and emotional well-being.

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Dec 16, 16:10

Australia Invests $1 Billion in NDIS Reform to Curb Costs

The Australian government is investing $1 billion to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency by hiring 1000 new assessors, strengthening fraud detection, and implementing a new needs-based assessment process, resulting in approximately 60...

Australia Invests $1 Billion in NDIS Reform to Curb Costs

The Australian government is investing $1 billion to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), aiming to reduce costs and improve efficiency by hiring 1000 new assessors, strengthening fraud detection, and implementing a new needs-based assessment process, resulting in approximately 60...

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What are the immediate impacts of the $1 billion investment in the NDIS?

The Australian government will invest $1 billion in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), aiming to control costs and improve efficiency. This includes hiring 1000 assessors and strengthening fraud detection, leading to a reassessment of around 1200 participants weekly, with nearly half removed from the scheme. The changes are expected to curb NDIS growth from approximately 20 percent annually to 8 percent.

theguardian.com

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Dec 18, 16:15

Australia's Myefo Report Shows Increased Budget Deficit Projections

Australia's mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (Myefo) reveals slightly larger budget deficits over the next three years than initially projected, primarily due to lower-than-expected company tax revenue from mining exports, highlighting the volatility of revenue streams and the need for broader f...

Australia's Myefo Report Shows Increased Budget Deficit Projections

Australia's mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (Myefo) reveals slightly larger budget deficits over the next three years than initially projected, primarily due to lower-than-expected company tax revenue from mining exports, highlighting the volatility of revenue streams and the need for broader f...

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What are the key factors contributing to the revised budget deficit predictions in Australia's Myefo report?

Australia's mid-year economic and fiscal outlook (Myefo) shows slightly larger budget deficits over the next three years than previously predicted, primarily due to lower-than-expected company tax revenue from mining exports. This is a revision of estimates, not a reflection of economic mismanagement.

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