The NDIS has given Joe vital social skills. Funding cuts leave his mother fearing how he will ‘do life’ (opens original article in a new tab)

The Australian government proposes to cut NDIS funding for social and community participation programs by 50%, affecting people with Down's syndrome who rely on these programs for life skills and social development.

• NDIS funding for social and community participation programs for people with Down's syndrome may be cut by 50%
• These programs help participants develop life skills and social interaction, according to participants and their families
• The government plans to reduce funding to save $13.2bn by 2030, citing financial sustainability concerns