More Australians Accessing NDIS But Concerns Remain

By Luke Michael, Pro Bono Australia Almost 120,000 Australians now have access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) according to the latest quarterly report, but disability advocates warn that South Australia is falling behind in the roll-out and “getting...

Bank on Trial

Cameron England | Adelaide Advertiser Bill returns to Parliament as international pressure grows THE State Government's bank tax is entirely unreasonable and misguided, a major investment fund has warned, as debate on the measure returns to State Parliament today. THE State...

Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis negotiates with Dignity Party MLC Kelly Vincent for $41 million

Adelaide Advertiser | Tory Shepherd DIGNITY Party MLC Kelly Vincent has driven a “hard bargain” with Treasurer Tom Koutsantonis — and won $41 million for people with disabilities in return for supporting the bank tax. Mr Koutsantonis is fighting a...

Concerns the entire National Disability Insurance Scheme rollout will be delayed in SA

There are concerns the entire rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme will be delayed in South Australia even though it was supposed to be fully rolled out by the middle of next year. Dignity Party MLC Kelly Vincent says...

NDIS rollout in SA may miss July deadline as figures reveal significant delays already

ABC NEWS | Sowaibah Hanifie The full rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has suffered another setback, with delays in South Australia leaving almost 800 people in the lurch. The latest NDIS quarterly report shows that, as of mid-year,...

Future of Highgate Park – Response

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking questions of the minister representing the Minister for Disabilities about the future of Highgate Park. Leave granted. The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: On Tuesday, I asked questions...

National Disability Insurance Scheme – Response

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the minister, representing the Minister for Disabilities, questions regarding the National Disability Insurance Scheme IT debacle. Leave granted. The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I am sure members...

Kelly Vincent – Vision Australia Interview on International Women’s Day and Educational Experiences of Students with Disabilities

Peter Greco: It’s always great catching up with Kelly Vincent the member for the Dignity Party in the legislative council. Kelly welcome to you. Kelly Vincent: Pretty good, thanks Peter, how are you? Peter Greco: Pretty good, now you’ve not...

Motion – Maurice Corcoran – SA Community Visitor

The Hon. K.L. VINCENT: I move: That this council notes the contribution to the South Australian community of Maurice Corcoran AM and; Acknowledges the ongoing commitment of Mr Corcoran to ensuring that public transport is accessible to all; and Congratulates...

Kelly Vincent – Vision Australia Interview on the Issues Concerning the NDIS

On Wednesday 9th March 2016, Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent was interviewed on Vision Australia radio station to discuss Dignity for Disability's views on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Here is the audio and transcript from the interview. Richard...