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Disability workers “undeniably angry” about Govt housing transition

Disability workers feel “let down” and fear for their clients’ wellbeing as a result of a State Government decision to transition disability housing to the private sector, a Government-commissioned report says.

News

"No end in sight" to NDIS delays, says Govt's new supremo

South Australia’s inaugural Disability Advocate says while the state is making good progress in its transition to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, “endemic” teething problems are still hampering the rollout.

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NDIS move causing 'hospital admissions, homelessness, self-harm'

People with mental illness have been admitted to Adelaide emergency departments and fallen into homelessness since being excluded from a support program because of new funding conditions imposed by the NDIS, workers say.

Opinion

Why the NDIS needs a better approach to mental health

The NDIS rollout is showing how difficult it is to create a one-size-fits-all disability service, which is a particular problem when it comes to managing mental health issues, writes Tanya Blazewicz.

News

'We depend on this service to survive'

Adelaide residents have spoken of their devastation at the NDIS-related loss of funding to a mental health support service that they credit with keeping them alive and helping them recover.