TV host Sylvia Jeffreys has been named as the first national ambassador for Youngcare. For several years, the Today Show news reader has been a supporter of the organisation that provides […]
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NSW disability services transfers to charity
The Benevolent Society is the new operator for specialist disability support teams in NSW. The NSW Government recently transferred these services to the non-government sector to support the NDIS roll […]
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Reforms improve access to public buildings
People with disability could soon have better access to public buildings. It follows the government’s response to a review of the Premises Standards setting out reforms to improve their effectiveness […]
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First contract essential to getting the NDIS right
Getting the original client service plans right is fundamental to getting the NDIS right. This was the view of Penny Knight from the Curtin University Not-for-Profit initiative. Speaking to F2L […]
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Productivity Commission releases issues paper, seeking feedback
Productivity Commission releases issues paper to assist stakeholders with submissions for the NDIS. In seeking comment and information the study sets out some of the issues and questions the Commission has […]
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Actress takes on a new role at the NDIS
Cate Blanchett is the voice of Nadia, an online character giving information about the NDIS. An online virtual assistant, Nadia can write and chat while answering questions about the scheme. The […]
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New guide for increasing accessible tourism in Queensland
The Queensland Government has launched a guide to help grow the accessible tourism market. The guide is designed to break down barriers preventing people with disability from enjoying a holiday. […]
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Getting the non-government sector ready for the NDIS
NSW auditor-general report prepares non-government sectors for the NDIS.
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Grim statistics from landmark study
Study shows that more than a third of deaths in NSW of people with intellectual disability are preventable. The landmark study found that 38% of people with intellectual disability are […]
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Study wants volunteers injured in a traffic crash
What are the recovery challenges faced by people following a road traffic crash. The Recover Injury Research Centre is conducting an online Injury Impact Study with the aim to better […]
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New NDIS framework from COAG
Protection for NDIS participants is in place with a new quality and safeguarding framework. Released by the Council of Australian Governments Disability Reform Council the new system is intended to […]