Australian Greens Disability Rights spokesperson Senator Jordon Steele-John has claimed the publication of draft terms of reference for public consultation on a Royal Commission into the violence, abuse, exploitation and […]
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New jobs push for NDIS “disappointing”
A strategy to create jobs for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been announced by the Federal Government that Social Services Minister, Paul Fletcher said will be one of […]
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StorySign app launched in Australia
Child entertainer Emma ‘Yellow Wiggle’ Watkins has partnered as an ambassador for Huawei’s StorySign to mark the app’s launch into the Australian market. Officially announced last year and now available […]
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Speakers announced for ATSA Independent Living Expos
The education program for the 2019 ATSA Independent Living Expo has been released and is now available online. Clinical consultant and educator at Astris Lifecare, Tracee-lee Maginnity returns to the Sydney […]
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Simpler process to improve NDIS Assistive Technology
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants will find it easier to replace their Assistive Technology (AT) to enable them to continue to pursue their goals following the introduction of simpler […]
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ATSA Brisbane sells out!
Exhibitor stands at the Brisbane ATSA Independent Living Expo have officially sold out! Returning to Brisbane in 2019, the ATSA Independent Living Expo will take place at the Royal International Convention […]
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Qld disability housing project to become a reality
A disability housing project in Maroochydore, Queensland is expected to deliver long-term sustainable accommodation for nine people with disability, thanks to $1 million in Palaszczuk Government funding. The housing project […]
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People with disability to participate in international forum on disability rights
The Australian Government is set to provide $100,000 per year over three years to 2020 – 2021, to support people with disability and their representatives to attend key international human […]
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Autism Queensland welcomes new CEO
Pam Macrossan has been appointed to the role of chief executive officer (CEO) of Autism Queensland, effective 1 February 2019, following the retirement of Rod Cameron who has led the […]
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Ratha’s cafe expands to South Coast NSW
An initiative established by Australian charity Help2Help to provide training and employment opportunities for people with disability has opened its second café on the South Coast NSW. Ratha’s Place opened in […]
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Government introduces Commissioner to protect people with disability
An independent Ageing and Disability Commissioner will be established in NSW to investigate and stamp out the abuse of older people and adults with disability. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the […]
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$88 million for frontline NDIS services in WA
Western Australians with disability will benefit from an investment of more than $88 million to deliver frontline services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Federal Minister for Families and […]