The winners of the 2021 HESTA Excellence Awards for organisations and teams working across disability and community services, allied health and aged care have been announced. Professionals were recognised for […]
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Cast your vote for Canon grants program
Canon Oceania has announced the finalists for Community, Small Business and Education in its 2021 grants program. The finalists in each category have been selected based on the environmental and […]
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New resources to assist with practice reviews
As part of its focus on incident management and prevention, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has developed new resources to support NDIS providers undertake practice reviews to: • prevent […]
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More resources for people with motor neuron disease
Australians with motor neuron disease (MND) will now have improved access to essential information via a new website and national information line. The new resource, MND Connect, was developed under […]
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Government strengthens efforts to combat NDIS fraud
The NDIS Fraud Taskforce is being strengthened to crack down on dodgy providers. NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds said the Taskforce will be extended indefinitely to protect the integrity of the […]
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Specialist Disability Accommodation opens in Geraldton
What is said to be a ‘first of its kind’ in WA, six new homes for people with disability have just opened in Geraldton. Located in Beachlands, the homes can […]
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Join the A List where autism goes social
A social hub for young people with autism is being launched in September. The A List is an online national platform that will give autistic people and their families access […]
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Independence Aust. continues with National EB Dressing Scheme
Following a recent tender, services provider Independence Australia will continue to administer the National Epidermolysis Bullosa Dressing Scheme, the NEBDS, for a further three years. Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a […]
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Psychotropic medications ‘over-prescribed’
People with cognitive disability are being over-prescribed psychotropic medication, according to a report from The Royal Commission. And, despite the absence of reliable statistical data, there is ample evidence to […]
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Apply Now – Bundanon Arts Program
Does a six day stay at a rural property in NSW appeal? Applications are now open for the 2021 Accessible Arts and Bundanon Trust Artist-In-Residence Program which provide a creative […]
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Canon grants program now open
Canon Oceania submissions for its 2021 Grants Program are open, with an increase in cash donations for this year’s winners. Canon Oceania has supported more than 75 schools, not-for-profits and community groups with […]
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Arts sector to design disability code of conduct
Arts Access Australia (AAA) has received funding from the Australia Council to develop a national Disability Access & Inclusion Code of Conduct for the Australian arts sector. The funding will […]