Joshua Ruff faces life-threatening challenges after NDIA revokes support funding
Joshua Ruff, a 33-year-old garden designer living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, fears for his life after the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) revoked his self-managed support funding. Ruff, whose garden was featured on Gardening Australia, claims the changes threaten his autonomy and care following a recent cardiac arrest. He relies on a specialized support team that the NDIA deems non-compliant.
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Published 28 Jun 2026, 22:23 UTC · Updated 28 Jun 2026, 22:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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