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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How to get into the action for IDPwD
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
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 […]
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Budget 2022 delivers on the NDIS
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 […]
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Government fast forwards NDIS Independent Review
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 […]
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Arts Leadership program opens for women with disability
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
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 […]
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Preliminary report on NDIS
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
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 […]
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Unique hotel business model employing people with disability
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
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 […]
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Seeing Eye dogs lead the way on NDIS discussions
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 […]