Individuals and organisations in NSW are being recognised for their work in helping people with disability. The awards, now in their fourth year, acknowledge the efforts of organisations that have […]
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Funding for artists with disability under review
The Australia Council is currently reviewing all programs including Artists with Disability funding. This follows a reduced budget allocation from the Federal Government for 2015-2016. The Council has invested $333,000 […]
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Extra home support funding for Victoria
The Home and Community Care (HACC) program in Victoria has been delivered an extra $21.3 million in funding. Younger people with disability and their carers together with older people will […]
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More men accessing disability support services
More men than women are using disability support resources with community services the most in-demand. An estimated 321,531 people used disability support services under the National Disability Agreement (NDA). This […]
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Latest NDIS report card
The National Disability Insurance Agency has released its second progress report on the NDIS. The annual update on the National Disability Insurance Scheme showed increasing participant satisfaction over the past […]
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Government reviewing National Disability Advocacy Framework
A review of the National Disability Advocacy Framework is underway with a callout for submissions. The government wants people with disability, their family, friends and advocates to assist with forming development of […]
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NSW Government’s unprecedented spend on disability
Funding to ensure a smooth transition to the NDIS is just part of a record spend for people with disability in NSW. The 2015-2016 NSW Budget is providing $3.3 billion that […]
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BSWAT legislation passes through Senate
The Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) payment scheme has been passed through the Senate. This means Australian Disability Services (ADEs) employees who have been paid a pro-rata wage using the […]
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One-year funding extension to dementia program
The Younger Onset Dementia Key Worker program will operate in its current format until mid- 2016. Assistant Minister for Social Services, Mitch Fifield, has confirmed funding for the program, that […]
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Audio system trial for vision impaired
The Queensland Government is trialling new audio technology on its city bus network for the vision impaired. The Step-Hear system provides blind and vision impaired people with audible messages that outline […]
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Speaking personally about traumatic brain injury
Brain Injury Australia held a forum at Royal Rehab Sydney recently on the progress of the NDIS. Among the presenters was beyondblue Board member, Dr Mukesh Haikerwal who shared his personal experience of […]
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More funding for autism research
A pilot study to evaluate the transition of children with autism to primary school has been announced. The study is part of a larger project to assess early intervention outcomes […]