Plans to improve the living standards for people living in supported accommodation has been announced by the Australian Government. It follows a NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Inquiry that investigated […]
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Another funding boost for the disability community
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has delivered an additional $1.4 million for Disability Representative and Carers Organisations (DRCOs) to support co-design activities. NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said resourcing DRCOs […]
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Government signs off on disability employment pilot
The Albanese Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Business Council of Australia to implement a disability employment pilot intended to improve employment opportunities for people with disability. […]
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Have your say on Disability Employment Services
A discussion paper on the proposed Disability Employment Services Quality Framework, that puts people with disability at the centre of the services they receive, is now available for public consultation. […]
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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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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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NDIS review – have your say NOW
The NDIS wants to hear from people with disability, carers and providers about their experiences to identify gaps and areas where the scheme can be improved. An Independent Review Panel […]
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Consultation opens on review of Disability Services Act
The first major review of the Disability Services Act since 1986 is now open for public consultation. Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said comments on the proposed changes are […]
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Ryde Council launches real-time accessible parking
Finding a parking spot in Ryde just got easier for people with disability. Ryde is one of the first councils in New South Wales to launch real-time parking availability for […]