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Good response to shared labour pool
CareCareers has had a satisfying response to its expression of interest in a shared labour pool. Over 40 organisations, the majority from the disability sector, replied to the idea for […]
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Concerns about National Relay Service going to tender
Changes to the National Relay Service (NRS) has the potential to put those who are deaf or hearing-impaired at risk. This follows the Australian Government’s recent decision to release a […]
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NSW does a turnaround on disability funding
The NSW Government has reversed an earlier decision to cut funding to disability advocacy services. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the government will now provide up to $26 million for advocacy […]
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ATSA Expo helps utilise purchasing power
Whether you are already a user of assistive technology (AT) or looking to purchase a new AT product or service, it makes sense to visit the ATSA Independent Living Expo […]
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Roundtable on intellectual disability mental health services
Mental health for people in NSW living with an intellectual disability was the focus of a national roundtable held at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) recently. The roundtable […]
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Transport accidents leading cause of spinal cord injury
Land transport crashes were the major contributor to traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI) cases according to the latest report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. There were 236 […]
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Commonwealth Games Paralympics reach the starting block
The Para-sport program, the most extensive in Commonwealth Games history is setting a new record with up to 300 athletes competing for 38 medal events across seven sports, with an equal number […]
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ATSA eases process of choosing AT service provider
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is growing and changing the assistive technology (AT) market in Australia. NDIS participants now have greater choice and control over their AT purchases and […]
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NDIS needs market help to deliver shortfall in specialist disability housing
By George Taleporos Funding for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is expected to support 28,000 people, 6 per cent of all NDIS participants. However, […]
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Latest Disability Workforce Report
Majority female, part-time and casually employed. These were among trends to emerge from the latest report into the disability workforce and appear to be associated with the way the sector […]
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NDIS providers facing pressure meeting demand
Uncertainty and low prices are driving the fact that demand is not keeping up with supply. Speaking generally about the performance of the provider sector at the NDS NSW Conference recently, […]