The Federal Budget is always a contentious topic, but it can be hard to cut through the political smoke and mirrors to find exactly how you might be impacted.
Now that the dust has settled, Scott Jacobs, Vision Australia Program Manager NDIS and Aged Care, and Chris Edwards, Vision Australia Advocacy and Government Relations Manager, sat down to discuss what the 2018 budget means for the blindness and low vision community.
Chris and Scott discuss what has changed and what has stayed the same in terms or funding arrangements for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), My Aged Care, carer and mobility allowances and more.
Download the latest #Advocate podcast here, or listen below to hear Chris and Scott’s verdict on the 2018 Budget.
To find out more about the NDIS, My Aged Care or allowances, get in touch via info@visionaustralia.org, or call 1300 84 74 66.