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Will AI Replace NDIS Support Workers? The Importance of the Human Element in 2025

Updated 8/4/2025

Exploring how AI technology is transforming disability support while highlighting why human connection remains irreplaceable in NDIS services.

11 August 20254 min read

Will AI Replace NDIS Support Workers? The Importance of the Human Element in 2025

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