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 […]
Grants program for NDIS providers
A grants program to support National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers meet new regulatory requirements has been launched. The program is intended to assist existing and prospective providers deliver safe […]
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 […]
New employment booklet for NDIS participants
There are a number of ways the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) can assist with employment and the new ‘Let’s talk about work’ booklet is a good starting point. The […]
NSW voting options for hearing and sight impaired
The NSW State Election will be held in March. The Australian Electoral Commission has a list of options available for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech […]
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 […]
Disability recreational group relocates
Flying Fox, a youth-led organisation that works to provide opportunities for young people with disability and special needs, is now located at The Manders Villas in Melbourne. Jewish Care and […]
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 […]
Disquiet with Quality & Safeguards audit strategy
Concerns with NDIS Quality & Safeguards Commission (NQSC) audit processes and their implications for service providers are gaining momentum in the industry. They are leaving some providers needing to make […]
New portal to assist students with disability
A new interactive information portal will make it easier for teachers, other professional educators and parents assist students with disability. Teachers will be able to access professional learning modules, podcasts, […]
More funding for disability employment
Applications for grants that back innovative proposals to help people with disability into work are now open. The round of Information, Linkages and Capacity building (ILC) grants follows a recommendation […]