Ellie Malbon
@ellie-malbon.bsky.social
Senior researcher at Parliamentary Library, interested in disability and aged care, public policy, marketisation and equity (also poetry, pottery and painting)
#ANAO report on the #NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission:
"The NDIS Commission is partly effective... The Commission does not have full visibility of the market it regulates... effectiveness as a regulator would be improved by taking a risk-based approach"
www.anao.gov.au/work/perform...
"The NDIS Commission is partly effective... The Commission does not have full visibility of the market it regulates... effectiveness as a regulator would be improved by taking a risk-based approach"
www.anao.gov.au/work/perform...
www.anao.gov.au
September 3, 2025 at 1:38 AM
#ANAO report on the #NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission:
"The NDIS Commission is partly effective... The Commission does not have full visibility of the market it regulates... effectiveness as a regulator would be improved by taking a risk-based approach"
www.anao.gov.au/work/perform...
"The NDIS Commission is partly effective... The Commission does not have full visibility of the market it regulates... effectiveness as a regulator would be improved by taking a risk-based approach"
www.anao.gov.au/work/perform...
#NDIS specialist disability accommodation was in the spotlight on #fourcorners yesterday. Our report on SDA was published last year with @ahuriresearch.bsky.social finding Community housing providers have specialist knowledge to improve SDA
www.ahuri.edu.au/sites/defaul...
www.ahuri.edu.au/sites/defaul...
www.ahuri.edu.au
August 25, 2025 at 11:57 PM
#NDIS specialist disability accommodation was in the spotlight on #fourcorners yesterday. Our report on SDA was published last year with @ahuriresearch.bsky.social finding Community housing providers have specialist knowledge to improve SDA
www.ahuri.edu.au/sites/defaul...
www.ahuri.edu.au/sites/defaul...
It was clear this change was coming, but I was surprised to see that it centres on schools as a many young people with autism do not find school to be an appropriate site for learning
theconversation.com/thriving-kid...
theconversation.com/thriving-kid...
‘Thriving Kids’ could help secure the future of the NDIS. But what will the program mean for children and families?
With children over-represented on the NDIS, it’s hoped this new program could divert pressure from the scheme. Here’s what we know about it so far.
theconversation.com
August 21, 2025 at 1:40 AM
It was clear this change was coming, but I was surprised to see that it centres on schools as a many young people with autism do not find school to be an appropriate site for learning
theconversation.com/thriving-kid...
theconversation.com/thriving-kid...
ABC reports Albanese saying the NDIS is only for a small percentage of the population. The 8% growth is a target, latest growth figure was 10%
August 18, 2025 at 6:03 AM
ABC reports Albanese saying the NDIS is only for a small percentage of the population. The 8% growth is a target, latest growth figure was 10%
Reposted by Ellie Malbon
Omg, can we all crowdfund and collectively buy Ginninderra Falls?
I miss it so so much 😭😭
@davidpocock.bsky.social 👀👀😅
I miss it so so much 😭😭
@davidpocock.bsky.social 👀👀😅
ACT govt confirms its stance on Ginninderra Falls acquisition
The site has been on the market for close to a year.
www.canberratimes.com.au
August 4, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Omg, can we all crowdfund and collectively buy Ginninderra Falls?
I miss it so so much 😭😭
@davidpocock.bsky.social 👀👀😅
I miss it so so much 😭😭
@davidpocock.bsky.social 👀👀😅
Latest work from the Parliamentary Library on universal access vs means testing - What is the case for a more targeted welfare system versus universal arrangements?
A short thread on the paper:
www.aph.gov.au/About_Parlia...
A short thread on the paper:
www.aph.gov.au/About_Parlia...
Universal access versus targeting of social services
Key issues
The Australian welfare state is facing significant demographic,
economic and political challenges, which are likely to require a
reconsideration of the structure and fun...
www.aph.gov.au
July 22, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Latest work from the Parliamentary Library on universal access vs means testing - What is the case for a more targeted welfare system versus universal arrangements?
A short thread on the paper:
www.aph.gov.au/About_Parlia...
A short thread on the paper:
www.aph.gov.au/About_Parlia...
Aust human rights are failing.
@humanrightshrlc.bsky.social four year review calls to "take action on ongoing systemic racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Urgent action needed to stop Aboriginal children growing up in police and prison cells"
www.hrlc.org.au/updates/hold...
@humanrightshrlc.bsky.social four year review calls to "take action on ongoing systemic racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Urgent action needed to stop Aboriginal children growing up in police and prison cells"
www.hrlc.org.au/updates/hold...
Holding Australia to account at the UN - Human Rights Law Centre
www.hrlc.org.au
July 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Aust human rights are failing.
@humanrightshrlc.bsky.social four year review calls to "take action on ongoing systemic racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Urgent action needed to stop Aboriginal children growing up in police and prison cells"
www.hrlc.org.au/updates/hold...
@humanrightshrlc.bsky.social four year review calls to "take action on ongoing systemic racism against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Urgent action needed to stop Aboriginal children growing up in police and prison cells"
www.hrlc.org.au/updates/hold...
slowly dragging myself out of obscurity and back into academic internet land, pups for company
July 10, 2025 at 1:55 AM
slowly dragging myself out of obscurity and back into academic internet land, pups for company