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Paralympic debutant Rizzo has a need for speed

Sam Rizzo has the chance to cement himself as a familiar face for Australians as the wheelchair racer gears up for his Paralympic debut.

AAP

'Shonky' NDIS providers put on notice following review

Bill Shorten has issued a warning to NDIS providers looking to make a quick profit off the scheme following the handing down of a landmark review.

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Ella, Beachley official Legends in Sport Hall of Fame

Seven-time world champion surfer Layne Beachley and former Wallabies captain Mark Ella have been elevated to Legend status in the Sport Australia Hall of Fame.

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Football greats, Olympic champions to join Hall Of Fame

The new Sport Australia Hall Of Fame inductees feature Johnathan Thurston, Tim Cahill, Lydia Lassila and Kurt Fearnley ahead of the annual function on Oct 16.

AAP

Families, carers, participants speak up as NDIS review heads to Newcastle

'Real change is necessary ... the NDIS is not working for everyone.'

Newcastle Herald

Politics with Michelle Grattan: NDIA chair Kurt Fearnley on 'fundamental' reform of the disability scheme

The federal government is trying to contain the exploding cost of the landmark National Disability Insurance Scheme – especially difficult given the fears of vulnerable people who rely on it.

The Conversation

NDIS head promises to protect vulnerable amid cost cap

Australian governments are working to make the NDIS more sustainable as spending on the scheme is on track to overtake Medicare by the middle of the decade.

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Paralympian Kurt Fearnley and his wife Sheridan welcome twins

Gold medallist Kurt Fearnley and his wife Sheridan have welcomed twins Margaret and Lillian into the fold.

Newcastle Herald

Kurt Fearnley joins Back Roads to explore gold-rush town Tennant Creek where locals strive for bright future

Back Roads guest presenter Kurt Fearnley journeys into Australia's last gold-rush town to meet locals determined to improve things for the next generation.

ABC News

Two runners making their NYC marathon debuts end up racing to the top

Evans Chebet and Sharon Lokedi won the men's and women's races respectively. It was Lokedi's first-ever marathon.

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Lokedi of Kenya wins NYC Marathon women's race in her debut

Sharon Lokedi of Kenya has won the New York City Marathon women’s race in her debut at the event

The Independent UK

NDIS review must be wide-ranging and independent, given Labor's role in creating the disability scheme

NDIS review must ask hard questions

Newcastle Herald

NDIS forecast to cost extra $8.8bn over estimates as Shorten announces independent review

Labor blames Coalition neglect and promises review will not be about cost-cutting, despite escalating costs

The Guardian - AU

Put lived experience at NDIS heart: Alcott

Dylan Alcott has handed a report into NDIS participation to the government, saying he's excited people with disabilities will be at the forefront of the scheme.

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A disabled NDIA chair is a great first move in the NDIS reset. Here's what should happen next

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has a new chair and for the first time it is a disabled person – former paralympian Kurt Fearnley. His appointment, along with that of two new directors, Graeme Innes (former disability discrimination commissioner) and Maryanne Diamond (Australian Network on Disability board member), brings…

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Fuck Yeah: The NDIA Now Has Five People With Disabilities On Its Board, Making History

A huge win for representation.

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Kurt Fearnley appointed NDIA chair — and is the first person with a disability to hold the position

The former Paralympian said that in his new position he seeks to rebuild trust with NDIS participants.

The Guardian - AU

New NDIA chair Kurt Fearnley says participants must be able to ‘see themselves’ in the agency

The three-time Paralympic gold medallist says ‘trust with the organisation itself is a visceral thing’

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Paralympian to chair disability board

The National Disability Insurance Agency has a person with a disability as its chair for the first time, with Paralympian Kurt Fearnley named in the role.

ABC News

Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott urges young people with disabilities to 'be proud'

Dylan Alcott is determined to not waste a moment of his time as Australian of the Year. He is asking Australians to focus not just on issues like accessibility for people with disabilities, but also genuine and sincere inclusion.

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NRL greats count sheep for a good cause

NRL legend Royce Simmons is walking 300km from Gooloogong to Sydney to raise money for dementia research and treatment after a diagnosis last year.

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