F2L spoke to the NSW Minister for Disability Services John Ajaka and Shadow Minister Linda Burney. Q: What are the challenges the NSW Government face with the NDIS? JA: In […]
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NDIS workshops rolling out now in Queensland
People with intellectual or learning disability can plan ahead and attend free NDIS workshops across Queensland. Organised by the Queenslanders with Disability Network (QDN) the workshops are being held throughout 2015 […]
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Surfers with disability say beach access not the wheel deal
Local councils are wasting money trying to improve beach access for people with disabilities. Why? Because they fail to talk to people with expert knowledge beforehand, according to Disabled Surfers Association (DSA) […]
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New beachside pathway with wheelchair access
Some beach views in NSW are now more easily accessible for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility. Lake Macquarie Council on the Central Coast recently completed work on an innovative pathway with […]
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Remodelling the disability sector
It’s been a challenging time for the disability services sector as recommended changes land from all directions. One of the more contentious is a proposal by the National Disability Insurance Agency […]
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Temporary funding for some disability groups
The federal government is providing extra payments to disability groups where funding was about to expire. It follows a federal government decision in late 2014 to cut funding to 10 […]
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Infrastructure support vital for NDIS to be financially viable
Providing infrastructure support for people with disability is critical if the NDIS is to be a financial success. It is not only the NDIS which looks after supports that will […]
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Got a MMD? Blue Badge Insurance has you covered
For the first time owners of motorised mobility devices can take out a comprehensive standalone insurance policy. The new insurance option is available from Blue Badge Insurance Australia and offers […]
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Reserve Bank to produce tactile bank notes
To assists people with vision impairment the next generation of Australian banknotes will include a tactile feature. The governor of the Reserve Bank, Glenn Stevens said the addition of the […]
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New booklet to assist with mental health issues
A new booklet has been launched to help carers and aged care workers assist in the wellbeing of older adults. The booklet, What works to promote emotional wellbeing in older […]
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New online learning resource
A new online learning resource for people with intellectual disability is available now and it’s free. Person Centred Active Support is an evidence-based approach to help those with intellectual disability […]
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Tech companies support disability awareness
Headphones group Sennheiser and IT company Hewlett-Packard (HP) are making an impact in the disability sector. Sennheiser is supporting a local film project to help raise awareness about hearing loss. […]