Australia’s new Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Jenny McAllister, says she is trying “not to waste a single day” as she adjusts to her portfolio. The Minister was […]
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Post-election reflections from the disability sector
The return of the Albanese Government raises the challenge of ensuring the voices of people with disability remains a priority.
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Study into sensory vests for autistic children
Exploring positive effects from wearing sensory vests.
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Music therapy changes lives
Venus Lai is passionate about the benefits of music. She is a passionate music therapist for VMCH’s Early Learning and Therapy program, supporting children’s development and wellbeing through singing, playing […]
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Autism diagnosis delays up: survey
A new national survey has revealed wait times for autism diagnoses have skyrocketed for Australian kids. The Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) survey of more than 1200 parents and carers was conducted in February […]
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Election campaign begins, advocates reveal wants
The Federal election has been called and Australians will go to the polls on Saturday 3 May. That includes Australians with disabilities. With the date now set, advocacy organisations are […]
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What’s in the budget for people with disability?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered the 2025-26 Budget, as the country waits for the election to be called. And it looks like funding for foundational supports made the cut. A […]
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New plan management rules
New rules for plan management mean the NDIS may make changes to your plan. Earlier this month the agency announced new rules around unreasonable risk in how participant funding is […]
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New financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers
An upcoming free webinar will explore a series of new financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers. These practical and accessible tools will help self-managers develop their confidence in financial literacy. […]
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AFDO looks for lived experience
Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is on the hunt for Lived Experience Team Members to work on its Disability Quality and Safeguarding Project. The organisation recognises how important it […]
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Ideas sought for First Nations disability forum
The Department of Social Services is seeking community views on the establishment of a forum of governments and First Nations people with disability to work together on improving services and […]