NDIS Cuts Threaten Disabled Kids' Independence

0:00It's April 22nd. You're listening to Sydney News today, AI-powered local news. Parents and CARES relying on Australia's national disability insurance scheme are sounding the alarm over planned government cuts. Families worry they'll be out thousands of dollars a year, putting independence at risk for kids with autism and others needing vital support. Health Minister Mark Butler laid out the changes yesterday, sparking fears of massive gaps and care. Take a mum and albary, whose young son gets therapy from three specialists. Without NDIS funding, that's all on her. Meanwhile, a woman in Queensland says her shot at living solo could vanish overnight. These folks feel abandoned, facing tens of thousands and extra costs with no backup plan. It's hitting home hard, especially for those already stretched thin, turning daily therapies into luxury items they can't afford. On top of that, states have shorted river health projects in the Murray-Darling Basin by over $160 million, promised eight years, back, and grocery bills are climbing.

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