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Consultation opens on review of Disability Services Act  

by Kymberly MartinNovember 16, 2022November 16, 2022

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 […]

Posted inCommunity Affairs

How to get into the action for IDPwD   

by Kymberly MartinNovember 8, 2022November 9, 2022

The 2022 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is December 3, that recognises the 4.4 million Australians with disability. As announced by the United Nations, IDPwD’s theme for 2022 […]

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National register for special purpose car seats  

by Kymberly MartinNovember 2, 2022November 2, 2022

Parents of children with disabilities and medical conditions can now access independent safety information about specialised car seats following a world-first crash-testing program. Mobility and Accessibility for Children in Australia […]

Posted inNDIA

Budget 2022 delivers on the NDIS   

by Kymberly MartinOctober 26, 2022October 26, 2022

The Albanese Government is moving in the right direction in getting the NDIS back on track. Among the funding commitments announced in the Budget were increases to strengthen fraud detection […]

Posted inNDIS

Government fast forwards NDIS Independent Review

by Kymberly MartinOctober 19, 2022October 19, 2022

The Albanese Government has launched an Independent Review into the NDIS that will be delivered in collaboration with participants, their families, carers, providers, workers and the wider community. The review […]

Posted inArts

Arts Leadership program opens for women with disability

by Kymberly MartinOctober 12, 2022October 12, 2022

Applications are now invited for the Arts Leadership Front and Centre program for women with disability. This unique 10-month program supported by Accessible Arts, offers career coaching and professional development […]

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2-in-1 Car Seat Solution

by Kymberly MartinOctober 5, 2022February 15, 2023

The Thomashilfen Defender is a 2-in-1 car seat solution that helps families enjoy safe travelling. A car seat and booster, the Defender offers children with special needs 360 degrees of […]

Posted inNDIS

Preliminary report on NDIS   

by Kymberly MartinOctober 5, 2022October 5, 2022

An early report on the future of the NDIS and proposals to restructure the scheme has been delivered by disability advocate and Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott. Among the […]

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Kurt Fearnley to head NDIA      

by Kymberly MartinSeptember 28, 2022September 28, 2022

After a lengthy recruitment process, NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced that Paralympian Kurt Fearnley will lead the National Disability Insurance Agency. Also appointed to the board are former Disability […]

Posted inEmployment

Unique hotel business model employing people with disability  

by Kymberly MartinSeptember 21, 2022September 21, 2022

Hotel Etico, the first social enterprise hotel in Australia training and employing young people with disability, recently graduated its first cohort of employees. All six graduates have been placed in award-wage paying […]

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Mental health hub for people with intellectual disability

by Kymberly MartinSeptember 14, 2022September 14, 2022

The Centre for Developmental Disability Health at Monash Health has launched My Lived iD: a ‘one-stop-shop’ that supports the mental health of people living with intellectual disability. The online hub […]

Posted inCommunity Affairs

Seeing Eye dogs lead the way on NDIS discussions   

by Kymberly MartinSeptember 7, 2022September 7, 2022

Since the National Disability Insurance Agency set up new operational guidelines for assistance animals last year, Vision Australia has expressed concern for how they are affecting its clients’ lives. There […]

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