How the NDIS is failing to protect people with disabilities | Four Corners
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- čas přidán 24. 09. 2023
- Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme has transformed the lives of thousands of people, but Four Corners exposes criminals, opportunists and registered providers who have been overcharging and defrauding the system.
This episode also contains shocking video showing how a teenage boy with autism was treated during an NDIS-funded therapy session.
The revelations come following a three-month crowdsourced investigation which resulted in submissions from hundreds of NDIS participants, families and workers.
We reveal how some of Australia’s most vulnerable people living with disability are being virtually kidnapped for their NDIS funding.
Consequently, hundreds are “missing” in the system, with the NDIS regulator unaware of where they are and no authorities monitoring their welfare.
The investigation also reveals young people suffering extensive injuries whilst under the care of NDIS-approved providers.
This episode of Four Corners was originally broadcast as ‘Careless’ on ABC TV and ABC iview on 25 September 2023.
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I’m autistic, I have less needs than other people with autism. It’s not just NDIS that does this, it’s everyone that takes care of us with disabilities. I’ve been physically abused by my teachers, berated and bullied. I’m so grateful for finding amazing disability workers. I have autistic friends, all of them in fact. We have ALL had experiences like this, especially at school our friends with more needs getting the thick end of the stick.
I’m on NDIS, I’ve learnt to distrust my helpers.
omg ive been a disability worker for over 10 years in australia, many of autistic clients with challenging behaviours, this is SICK! these so called therapists need to be CHARGED! literally appauling, that poor beautiful boy must have felt so confused, alone and scared! This is beyond abuse, ive seen so much of so called support workers, carers that should not BE INTHIS INDUSTRY AND THE COMPLAINTS FALL ON DEAF EARS OR MANAGEMENT THAT MAKES EXCUSES, i had enough and went into aged care and that was four years ago...and still nothing has changed in the disability sector...love to all the beautiful people and families on this episode xx
As a support worker, I have seen some so-called carers appear to only care for their phones when they are working and some only in for the money....
17:31 "anyone can be a NDIS provider" Another massive problem. On the actual NDIS portal I found a promising sounding service provider in my local area. I drove around to check out the facilities which included physical activities and craft activities. It was just a rather below average looking house with a tiny backyard with nothing but a broken small kid's bike as equipment. Never went back Reported it to NDIA but never heard back
As a parent of a vulnerable 18 year old with a significant intellectual disability and autism this terrifies me for his future. Who will care for him when I die? How do I protect him?
Keep him with family as much as you can.
The exact same thing I am thinking of right now. I cry, who will look after my child when I pass?
Look around you at those people in a similar position to yourself who are doing a good job managing their situation. Look at the foundations of the success, what could be applicable to your own situation and how to replicate that success. There are some really good people out there working in different non for profit community services. Again, ask around.
Wow, how freaking disgusting to rip off the most vulnerable of our community.
I consider physically forcing anyone to do something to be assault.
I cant believe how low the views on this video are. This needs to be in international news. I know Australia is not the only country with treating vulnerable people badly.
I am so very relieved to finally see someone looking into this!! It is a daily frustration i navigate daily whilst advocating for vulnerable people!!
There must be more checks and balances in place as people are becoming wealthy whilst not providing necessary care. Professionals must have a way to report the services they see doing this daily! I can confirm the claims being made about shonky fraudulent providers.
I would love to work with NDIA to help stop this!
The government needs to step up and ensure these people are protected!
We spend too much on the NDIS as is!
As an NDIS provider, this is absolutely disgusting. No one should be treated like this! Ever! There people need care and love. Too many companies in this industry are money hungry pigs. They aren't ashamed. They take the money, exploit innocent people and run. This shines a terrible light on all providers, which is unfortunate for those actually doing what the NDIS was created for.
NDIS is a joke. The family I work with, lost me (their only worker) at the peak of crisis 3 months ago because the family entered the wrong category on my invoice so they have refused to pay for the last invoice, owing me thousands. My client expresses some pretty serious and dangerous behaviours that put himself and family at risk and the family violence and property damage he creates is next level. The family is now subjected to violence on a daily, with my client constantly attacking his younger siblings (all under 8) and his mother, with no clear sight of when I will be paid for the intense work I do or when I'll return, if I even can because I can't wait around forever for NDIS to communicate. This is NDIS. This is also not an isolated experienced. They honestly don't care. You call the office and everytime you speak to someone you'll get a different answer, and by answer I mean a different example of how to dodge the question and not actually be any help at all. This is what happens you have people sitting behind a desk without the knowledge of what it actually takes to support this families.
As someone with a disability I am beyond horrified that this is being allowed to happen at all. People like me should never be treated as less than human.
My heart breaks for all of the children whom the Australian Government keeps on letting down on a regular and daily basis by allowing the treatment of both children and adults with disablities to be so thoroughly and consitently expoilted in this manner.
thank you for shining a light on these issues, and providing a voice for the most vulnerable, often times voiceless amongst us.
I have clients who have NDIS and they are grateful for it but it’s not anywhere close to what it should be! Fix this mess!
Poor Ashley 😢 makes my heart break!! The ndis needs to be regulated.
Where is the love and compassion?
This is shocking!!!!!!, total abuse!!!
The cry of "personal vendetta" from that provider interviewed made me spit out my cuppa. What a ridiculous claim.
It's absolutely out of control and has been for a long time, something needs to be done fast and in full
What care ?!! there is no care ,compassion,humanity shown to these vulnerable ppl it's cruelty its terrifying should be broadcast around the world never to happen again
what function does the action of sitting in the middle of the room?? like i get the following instructions but there is no purpose of sitting in the middle of the room.
they didn’t even give him a chance to even follow the instruction. it takes 10 seconds for a child to understand and start to follow an instruction.
how can you deny a child pain management and then expect them to “remain calm” when they might not understand what is even happening.
this whole thing makes me so incredibly mad
I get "help" from NDIS because of my autism, but I still am concerned
This was so shocking to see the way that people have been treated. It is absolutely disgusting and breaks my heart to see what they did to those children
Adele and Ashley's story is a disgraceful act against humanity.
Adele my love I believe that you have both been through hell and I applaud your strength and courage to protect Ashley.
It is only through participants and their families that we can protect our loved ones, and support workers who have the courage to protect their clients.
NDIS is a roller-coaster with no brakes, it is a reflection of the disfunctional departments that do not utilise people with experience and common sense. No one is taking responsibility or being held accountable.
Absolutely disgusting. And irabina STILL provide services?!?!
A dark chapter in public administration in Australia.
Keep showing this abuse up unbelievable
Wow they claimed she tripped over shoes what the hell . The poor women getting bit on the face . The wound was huge . And she didn't know why it was happening.
so important the abc really investigated the truth and exposed disturbing practices within the sector
Just wow. So much $ yet such a lot of people failed. Typical Aussie gov.
Tip of the iceberg only.
I’m glad this was shown . And exposing lots of what’s going on down to what type of support is out there including ABA .
This is so horrible
Thank you to those that do right.
So incredibly sad.
SHAME SHAME SHAME
Very important story
This is not ok and so distheartening to see
About time you covered this..
Why was Julia Gillard crying?
Absolutely disgusting!!!! Where's the dignity and duty of care.....
Good reporting
Oh my goodness what are the thinking you never do that never so wrong. So angry that poor darling went through that. He should never have ever been put through that ever. How can this happen to amazing young people That have so much to give. They have so much to offer to the community
😢this absolutely breaks my heart and hurts my soul too see children suffering and adults suffering from mental illness and this is the way they’re treated!
Great representation and reporting.
Outrageous
wow 1:47 that would have been absolutely terrifying for the child :( this makes me so sad
Where are the police.
And they all " truly regret for causing distress"., "deeply concerning" .. oh well back to business as usual...love the same scripted words they all use. Must have the same lawyer...." unacceptable"....another good word 😢😢😢
I can’t watch this
as a person with austism adhd ceribal palsy im shocked (not really) but they still do some good a least
Sad.
Inhumane
Why is the world so corrupt?
Appalling ⁉️
There is actually no sustainable way to run the NDIS because someone will always want it expanded to include one more service and woe betide anyone who points out the the diminishing returns. The full scope is infinite because it will always seek to solve all forms of human suffering.
This is crap,the NDIS isn’t failing …. Certain providers fail
The NDIS is a crazy expensive disaster!
NDIS is going to take this country under