Author Archives: Kymberly Martin

Where are we in terms of the NDIS?

Productivity Commission releases issues paper to assist stakeholders with submissions for the NDIS.  In seeking comment and information the study sets out some of the issues and questions the Commission has […]

Cate Blanchett is the voice of Nadia, an online character giving information about the NDIS. An online virtual assistant, Nadia can write and chat while answering questions about the scheme.  The […]

The Queensland Government has launched a guide to help grow the accessible tourism market. The guide is designed to break down barriers preventing people with disability from enjoying a holiday. […]

NSW auditor-general report prepares non-government sectors for the NDIS.

Study shows that more than a third of deaths in NSW of people with intellectual disability are preventable. The landmark study found that 38% of people with intellectual disability are […]

What are the recovery challenges faced by people following a road traffic crash. The Recover Injury Research Centre is conducting an online Injury Impact Study with the aim to better […]

Protection for NDIS participants is in place with a new quality and safeguarding framework.  Released by the Council of Australian Governments Disability Reform Council the new system is intended to […]

The Federal Government and Western Australia have finally struck a deal on a WA-delivered NDIS. Funding for administration and operating costs will be the responsibility of the WA government while […]

Government offers grants to assist people with disability to take part in national conferences. Conference organisers can use the grants to ensure people with disability can better participate by developing accessible […]