The Government's NDIS cuts, explained

Late last week, NDIS Minister Mark Butler announced major changes to the NDIS, Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme, in an attempt to cut rising costs. Under the changes, every single person on the scheme will be reassessed from 2028, with a view to moving people with “lower needs” to other supports. In today’s podcast, we’ll explain the context to the government’s decision, the changes themselves and what the response has been.Hosts: Zara Seidler and Billi FitzSimonsProducer: Rosa Bowden Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.