An early report on the future of the NDIS and proposals to restructure the scheme has been delivered by disability advocate and Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott. Among the […]
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TAFE NSW hosting jobs event for disability sector
TAFE NSW Bega is partnering with local organisations to host a special event to highlight growing job opportunities in the local caring industry. Jobs for the Bega Valley will be […]
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Kurt Fearnley to head NDIA
After a lengthy recruitment process, NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced that Paralympian Kurt Fearnley will lead the National Disability Insurance Agency. Also appointed to the board are former Disability […]
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People with disability “disproportionately” affected during Omicron wave
People with disability are still missing out on appropriate support and care during the current phase of the pandemic. The Royal Commission has released an overview of responses on how […]
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Door closes on poor performing DES providers
Skilled staff lost to the disability employment industry following government overhaul.
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Pricing review for Specialist Disability Housing
The Labor Government’s election promise to overhaul the NDIS is gathering momentum with plans announced to review pricing for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). It will evaluate the impact of current […]
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NDIS needs ‘The Big Fix’
“The NDIS needs fixing.” These opening words from NDIS Minister Bill Shorten in his address to the National Disability Summit, summed up what has been tumultuous few days for the scheme […]
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Treatment for spinal condition gets PBS listing
Adults with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) will be able to access Spinraza (nusinersen) on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS), the first and only reimbursed treatment for this patient population in […]
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More selective school places for NSW disadvantaged students
Students who are gifted or disadvantaged, including those with disability will have an opportunity to attend selective high schools in NSW. It follows a review by the NSW Education Department […]
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Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation nominations open
Nominations have opened for the 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards, that recognise the achievements of sportspeople with disability, coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers. Entrants are nominated by state […]
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Getting the NDIS ‘back on track’
While there are positive aspects around the NDIS, communication between the National Disability Insurance Agency, services providers, advocates, carers and people with disability was not happening as it should, according […]
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New disability resourcing model for Queensland state schools
Dedicated support for an extra 30,000 students with disability will be part of a new resource model for Queensland state schools, that will be phased in over 2023 and 2024. […]