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“Too Young for Aged Care”: Rethinking NDIS Support for Young People with Disabilities
Imagine that you were in your 30s and living in an aged care facility surrounded by people, perhaps three times your age, struggling with social connection, independence, and freedom that most of your friends and peer group enjoy. For over 1,000 young Australians with disabilities, this isn’t a hypothetical. It’s their reality! Despite a federal…
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The 2025-26 Victorian Budget has once again highlighted the growing need for mental health support across our state. There’s continued funding for services, infrastructure, and workforce development, which is a step in the right direction. But for many organisations on the ground, one challenge keeps coming up: finding and keeping the right people. At Johnson…
Read MoreUnlocking Independence: The Power and Potential of Specialist Disability Accommodation in Australia
For many people with significant and permanent disabilities, the ability to live with dignity, safety, and independence is closely linked to the environment in which they live. That’s where Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) comes in – a game-changing component of Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) designed to provide accessible, purpose-built homes for those who…
Read MoreThe Paradox of the Stand-out Candidate
In recruitment, we’re always searching for excellence — the candidate who shines, who leaps off the page, who walks into the interview and leaves everyone quietly thinking, “That’s the one.” But sometimes, that standout candidate creates an unexpected problem. When Great Becomes a Problem Let’s say you’ve got a shortlist of four candidates. Three are…
Read MoreIs it time for independent pricing in the NDIS?
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has transformed the lives of hundreds of thousands of Australians with disability, enabling choice, control, and access to vital supports. But behind the scenes, a critical element of the system remains mired in complexity and contention: pricing. Currently, the NDIS operates within a price-controlled framework set by the NDIA…
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