The Australian and Western Australian Governments have reached an agreement to bring WA into the NDIS. It replaces a previous agreement for a WA administered scheme that will now be […]
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Highlights from Brain Injury Workshop
“For people with brain injury linking to the NDIS can be fraught,”. Speaking at a recent Brain Injury Workshop in Sydney, Monash University lecturer in occupational therapy, Libby Callaway said while […]
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New NSW standards for inclusive play spaces
NSW playgrounds will need to meet new design standards that cater for people with all abilities. The NSW Government is developing new guidelines for councils and developers to provide facilities […]
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Western Australia signs up to the NDIS
The Australian and Western Australian Governments have reached an agreement to bring WA into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). The agreement replaces the agreement signed in January 2017 by […]
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Mobility scooter safety issue goes to Senate Committee
A Senate Committee will investigate concerns about motorised scooters, after Senators John Williams and Derryn Hinch referred the issue to Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee. Senator Williams […]
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Erosion of business confidence affecting disability services
National Disability Services (NDS) report reveals disability service providers under increasing cost and staff pressures. The State of the Disability Sector Report 2017 also found there was a big gap […]
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More collaboration needed between disability providers
Providers must unite for a stronger voice to reach the NDIA about challenges being faced. Speaking to F2L at the NDIS Service Delivery Outcomes forum, Carer Solutions Australia, Founder and […]
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National Disability Award Winners 2017
Compass Group takes out Employer of the Year award and Ability Mate gets Innovation prize. The awards, which recognize achievements in the disability sector, were announced in Canberra on December […]
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Coles trials ‘quiet hour’ to help people with autism shop
Coles has partnered with Austism Spectrum Australia to support customers with autism. This innovative low-sensory shopping experience is being rolled out to 68 stores nationally, following a successful trial at […]
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Disappointing response from SME business in disability survey
SMEs struggle to find time to focus on issues such as inclusion of people with disability. This was one of the key findings from an Australian Network on Disability (AND) […]
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Celebrating International Day of People with Disability
Celebrate equality and inclusion with the International Day of People with Disability. The International Day of People with a Disability is a very important reminder of the need to improve […]
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Quality of NDIS services assured
Senate passes legislation in the lead up to International Day of People with Disability. NDIS participants have been assured of quality services and appropriate safeguards following Senate endorsement to establish […]