Tenants moving into Specialist Disability Accommodation are more involved in everyday life compared to their previous living situation, a new study has revealed. The study, conducted by the Summer Foundation […]
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New research on bullying and children with disability
The social isolation experienced by children with severe disabilities might leave them ill-equipped to deal with bullying, a Southern Cross University researcher has found. Most children face varying degrees of […]
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Union calling the shots on Covid vaccinations
The Australian Services Union has called for urgent measures to help disability support workers get Covid jabs after a union survey revealed only one in five is currently vaccinated. Australian […]
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NDIS independent assessments proposals rejected
After prolonged discussions and much angst amongst the disability sector the proposal to introduce independent assessments had been abandoned. Following a meeting with state and territory disability ministers, NDIS Minister […]
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University of Sydney autism program goes national
Sydney University autism program going national
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NDIS ‘discrimination’ campaign taking on the politicians
A campaign highlighting what is claimed to be discrimination against people over 65 living with disability has been launched by Spinal Life Australia. The campaign, Disability Doesn’t Discriminate but the […]
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More power in decision-making for NDIS participants
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants could soon have more power to take control of the decisions that impact them. This follows the release of a consultation paper that marks […]
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NDIS unveils national workforce plan
A national plan to build a more responsive and capable NDIS workforce has been unveiled intended to support participants to meet their needs and achieve their goals. It will give […]
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A free ride for people with disability
In an Australian first, ride-sharing company Uber has partnered with disability service providers nationally to deliver 10,000 free rides to and from vaccination appointments for people living with disability and […]
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KidzWish and Disability Trust agree to merge
The KidzWish Foundation plans to merge with NSW service provider, The Disability Trust. The proposed collaboration will allow KidzWish to leverage the expertise and capabilities of The Disability Trust to […]
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Reforming the NDIS …Shadow NDIS Minister Bill Shorten
NDIS Shadow Minister Bill Shorten, spoke at the ATSA Expo in Melbourne where he called for more creative thinking when it comes to assistive technology (AT) and the disability sector. […]
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Budget delivers a funding boost to the NDIS
The NDIS will receive an additional $13.2 billion up until 2023-24 for disability supports, with $17.9 million in early support funding going to young children with disability and developmental concerns. […]