The Final Commissioners’ Report of Public hearing 12: The experiences of people with disability, in the context of the Australian Government’s approach to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout has been tabled […]
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More protection from harm for NDIS participants
NDIS participants now have more protection from abuse, neglect or exploitation risk. The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Improving Supports for At Risk Participants) Bill 2021 implements key recommendations and […]
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Uber launches service assistance program
Uber launches a world-first service assistance program in Australia.
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NDIA and Pharmacy Guild boost NDIS vaccination rates
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and The Pharmacy Guild Australia have joined forces to make it easier for NDIS participants to book and access Covid-19 vaccinations through local pharmacies. […]
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Boosting care sector jobs for Indigenous Australians
A national campaign to encourage Indigenous Australians to start a career in the care and support sector has been announced. A Life Changing Life highlights the job and career opportunities […]
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Funding boost for Disability Advocacy Services
People with disability will receive more support to access services under the NSW Government’s new Disability Advocacy Futures Program. More than $13 million under the new program will be allocated […]
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Parks Victoria callout for input on Action Plan
Parks Victoria is developing a new Disability Action Plan and wants community engagement on ideas and feedback for the first stage. As well as encompassing park access and experiences […]
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Participant input for new NDIS panel
Participants are invited to have their say in building a better NDIS through a new Participant Engagement Panel (PEP). The panel, comprising 28 organisations, will offer support for participants wanting […]
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Additional vaccination support for NDIS participants
From September 20, there will be rapid rollout of the Moderna vaccine through 3,600 community pharmacies nationally. There are currently more than 9,000 places where people can get vaccinated, that also […]
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More financial support for Covid vaccination appointments
An expansion of financial payments to providers supporting NDIS participants to attend Covid vaccination appointments is now available. Eligible providers can directly claim up to a fixed price of $150 […]
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Younger NDIS cohort can access Pfizer vaccine
Younger cohort of NDIS participants can now get Pfizer vaccine.
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Finding specialist housing about to get easier
More than 15,000 participants with specialist disability housing in their plans will have easier access to this when an SDA Finder tool is released later this month. The new […]