Shorten addresses NDIS reform

THE National Disability Insurance Scheme was on the agenda in Ipswich last week with the Minister Bill Shorten in town for a forum. NDIS clients, carers and providers and disability advocates attended the NDIS forum hosted by Member for Blair Shayne Neumann at Jets Leagues Club. In a wide-ranging discussion, the Minister for the NDIS […]

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