When people think about disability support, they often think about funding. They think about budgets, providers, support hours and government reforms. But there is another factor that receives far less attention and can be just as important: Stability. For many Australians living with disability, the greatest challenge is not always [...]
In Aesop’s famous fable, the Lion spares a tiny Mouse. At first, the Lion struggles to see the value of such a small creature. But later, when the mighty Lion is trapped in a hunter’s net, it is the Mouse who comes to the rescue, gnawing through the ropes and [...]
Over the past few years, discussions about the National Disability Insurance Scheme have increasingly focused on costs, sustainability, compliance, fraud prevention and reform. Reports, reviews and media commentary often ask whether the NDIS is financially sustainable, whether participants are receiving appropriate supports, and how the system should evolve into the [...]
When Australians talk about disability support, the conversation often starts and ends with the NDIS. While the NDIS plays a critical role in helping people achieve greater independence, it was never designed to solve every challenge that people with disability face. One of the biggest challenges remains access to healthcare. [...]
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was created to give Australians with disability greater choice, control and independence. For participants and families to have confidence in the system, that support must be delivered by people who meet the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and safety. At Lion and Mouse Australia, [...]
