Disability scheme leaves clients in slow lane

The full rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme has suffered another setback, with delays in South Australia leaving almost 800 people in limbo and 4000 frustrated by bureaucratic complications. South Australian Disabilities Minister Katrine Hildyard yesterday said she had...

Kelly Vincent – Vision Australia Interview on the NDIS Bilateral Agreement

On Saturday, 12th December 2015 Dignity for Disability MLC Kelly Vincent was interviewed on radio station 5RPH to discuss the bilateral funding agreement between the State and Federal Government for the NDIS. Here is the audio and transcript from the interview. PETER GRECO:...

Feds Finally Dance to Piccolo’s Tune

In this photo, Kelly Vincent is sitting at her desk in the legislative council chamber. She is wearing a blue jacket and white shirt, and is looking with concern past the camera.

Although it’s a relief that the bi-lateral funding agreement to enable more South Australian children with disabilities to access services under the NDIS has now been signed, it’s been too long coming. “This is a welcome announcement, of course. Yet...