Blind bowler's dream threatened by NDIS funding cuts
Blind bowler Serge Asquer's aspirations to represent Australia are jeopardized by NDIS funding cuts, reducing his support from 24 hours to just one hour by 2028. Asquer, 11,000 Australians facing similar challenges, voiced concern over reliance on friends for assistance. Greens senator Jordon Steele-John condemned the cuts as unaligned with Australian values of community and dignity.
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Published 12 Jul 2026, 22:03 UTC · Updated 12 Jul 2026, 22:10 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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