Christmas is one of the busiest times of the year for air travel. But for people with disability the journey does not always go smoothly. Paralympian Karni Liddell and journalist […]
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Good Housing SDA opens a new Sydney site
Good Housing Disability Services has launched new residences for people with disability in the northern Sydney suburb of Hornsby, the fourth in NSW for the SDA provider. The homes have […]
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Under investigation: DES Star Ratings system
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced an investigation into the Disability Employment Services Star Ratings following a coding error that impacts the application of the system. Until the coding […]
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Clearing the legal decks on NDIS appeal cases
Almost 60 per cent of NDIS legacy appeal cases have now been cleared through an overhauled dispute resolution processes. This included an Independent Expert Review (IER) Pathway pilot that helped […]
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Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year
Best Wishes for the Festive Season to all our readers for the final issue of F2L for 2022 The Father Christmas image is from the STEPS Autism Treehouse Christmas Party […]
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What Ability welcomes a major partner
Disability service provider What Ability has taken insurer AAMI on board as a partner. Suncorp Group insurance product CEO Lisa Harrison, said the partnership further cemented AAMI’s strong credentials in […]
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Sydney Modern opens with a strong ‘wow’ factor
Sydney Modern, an impressive art gallery expansion to the NSW Art Gallery has opened. Described as the most significant cultural institution in Sydney since the Opera House, it comprises a […]
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Team Australia set for Special Olympics World Games
The World Games is the world’s largest inclusive sporting event and attending the 2023 event will be 64 athletes from Team Australia. They will compete across nine sports including athletics, […]
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Grants for children with disability and developmental concerns
Two projects, led by Autism Queensland and the Australian Catholic University, will provide support to children aged up to eight years and their families as part of the National Early […]
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Carers, students get New Year funding boost
Around one million young people, carers and students will receive a boost to their social security payments from January 1, 2023. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said the funding will […]
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CPActive launches world-first education initiative
Disability advocates launch world-first education campaign.
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Dylan Alcott waxing lyrical at Madame Tussauds
Dylan Alcott meets his perfect match at Madame Tussauds.