NDIS funding cuts threaten vital social skills programs for Joe Barham
Joe Barham, a 22-year-old with Down’s syndrome, has benefited from vital social skills programs under the NDIS. However, proposed funding cuts may threaten these programs, which average $28,900 annually for 9,000 participants. His mother fears these changes could impede Joe's development and independence as the government seeks to reduce costs by slashing community participation budgets by 50%.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 15:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 15:10 UTC
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