Disability workers who deliver close personal support to NDIS participants and contract Covid but don’t have leave entitlements will be eligible for financial assistance through their employer following the introduction […]
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Posted inNews
Government commits to early autism pilot
Two intervention pilots will be part of a new $22.2 million funding program with a focus on infants showing early signs of autism. Up to 1500 babies, aged from nine […]
Posted inNDIA
Budget update: ‘Getting the NDIS back on track’
Funding to the tune of almost $1 billion dollars to reform the NDIS were announced in the 2023-24 Budget. A commitment of $910 million over four years is aimed at […]
Posted inNDIS
Cabinet commits to a “sustainable NDIS”
National Cabinet has committed to efforts to reboot the National Disability Insurance Scheme with 10 key initiatives intended to ensure the future of the scheme. NDIS Minister Bill Shorten MP […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Collaboration vital for linguistically diverse people with disability
A Royal Commission report found that while many governments, businesses, NFPs and community organisations have policies or programs that support the inclusion of people with disability and from culturally and […]
Posted inBusiness News
Vision Australia making a noise about electrical vehicles
A draft Regulation Impact Statement calling for public consultation and feedback on mandating the use of Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) has been signed. It examined whether the Federal Government […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Victorian Sport Awards finalists
The 2022 finalists in the Victorian Sports Awards have been announced, following a record number of nominations. Among the finalists are the Special Olympics Team Victoria, the Blind Tennis Program […]
Posted inNDIS
NDIS facing a reboot
The NDIS is set to get a major overhaul with systemic reforms announced to get the scheme back on track that includes an autism pilot program focusing on early treatment. […]
Posted inEmployment
Government driving workplace accessibility changes
In an effort to boost disability employment opportunities the Labor Government is increasing funding for Auslan services and building modifications to make workplaces more accessible. The investment is intended to […]
Posted inCommunity News
Taxi troubles rife for people with disability
Issues with the Smartcard, too few wheelchair accessible taxis (WATs) and long wait times are making ‘catching a cab’ a major problem for people with disability in NSW. An online […]
Posted inCommunity Affairs
Free road safety course for NSW health professionals
Disability health professionals in NSW can apply for free enrolment in a first-of-its-kind training course to improve road safety for children with disabilities and medical conditions. Transport for NSW Community […]
Posted inEmployment
Australia Post launches Access and Inclusion Plan
The new Australia Post Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 to 2025 is the first to include specific actions for team members who are carers for people with disability. Other […]