Australian businesses are being given incentives to hire people with disability with initiatives that include training and internships. Social Services Minister Ann Ruston said the $20 million investment was designed […]
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NDS report: 2021 a difficult year for service providers
National Disability Services report is grim reading for service providers
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New Australian Disability Strategy
A new Disability Strategy supported by targeted action plans and a robust outcomes framework is intended to drive change for people with disability over the next decade. Launched to mark […]
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NDIS updates disability support guidelines
The NDIS has updated its guidelines for disability-related health supports that relate directly to the functional impact of the disability. The NDIS can fund these health supports to help manage […]
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Funding boost for NDIS participants
Funds collected from incorrect or non-compliant payments from NDIS providers has been redirected to NDIS participant plans. A National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Compliance Response Team that was established earlier […]
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Legislation cuts red tape for NDIS participants
The government has introduced legislation to improve the NDIS experiences of participants, their families and carers. The amendments provide for a significant reduction in administrative red tape and strengthen the […]
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Report on vaccine rollout for people with disability
The Final Commissioners’ Report of Public hearing 12: The experiences of people with disability, in the context of the Australian Government’s approach to the Covid-19 vaccine rollout has been tabled […]
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More protection from harm for NDIS participants
NDIS participants now have more protection from abuse, neglect or exploitation risk. The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Improving Supports for At Risk Participants) Bill 2021 implements key recommendations and […]
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NDIA and Pharmacy Guild boost NDIS vaccination rates
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) and The Pharmacy Guild Australia have joined forces to make it easier for NDIS participants to book and access Covid-19 vaccinations through local pharmacies. […]
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Boosting care sector jobs for Indigenous Australians
A national campaign to encourage Indigenous Australians to start a career in the care and support sector has been announced. A Life Changing Life highlights the job and career opportunities […]
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Funding boost for Disability Advocacy Services
People with disability will receive more support to access services under the NSW Government’s new Disability Advocacy Futures Program. More than $13 million under the new program will be allocated […]
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Parks Victoria callout for input on Action Plan
Parks Victoria is developing a new Disability Action Plan and wants community engagement on ideas and feedback for the first stage. As well as encompassing park access and experiences […]