A national centre to help improve outcomes for people with intellectual disability has opened at the UNSW Sydney. The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health will ensure people […]
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Work begins on Disability Employment Centre of Excellence
The Federal Government has started a design consultation process on the role and scope for a new Disability Employment Centre of Excellence. The centre is aimed at improving employment outcomes […]
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First Down Syndrome Institute unveiled
In what is an Australian first, The Down Syndrome Institute has been established to provide research and medical care for people with Down syndrome in Australia. Launched by NSW and […]
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Latest NDIS revelations: “action must occur”
Lawyer calls for urgent action on the latest NDIS revelations.
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Pups meet ministers at Parliament House
Vision Australia took Seeing Eye Dog puppies in training to Canberra recently to meet with ministers at Parliament House in the hope of putting an end to dog guide discrimination. […]
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Inquiry into Platform Providers released
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has released details on the Insights Report: Own Motion Inquiry into Platform Providers Operating in the NDIS market. The report is intended to provide […]
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Call for submissions on National Autism Strategy
The development of a National Autism Strategy is now open for public consultation. A discussion paper, along with a guided questionnaire are now online, and calling for public submissions, with […]
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What do you think of the NDIS?
The Australian Government has called on Brain Injury Australia to ask the brain injury community about its experience of the NDIS and how it could be improved. The government is […]
Posted inEmployment
Government boosts disability employment via JobAccess providers
The Labor Government has signed up 54 additional JobAccess providers to the national hub, that gives free workplace and employment information and supports for people with disability, employers and service […]
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National Redress Scheme calls for more submissions
A parliamentary committee inquiring into the operation of the National Redress Scheme is currently looking into a range of areas, including, the experience of First Nations applicants and applicants with […]
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NDIS pilot program with the Salvation Army
In a partnership first, the Salvation Army has introduced a pilot program what will have two NDIS workers based at its Bourke Street, Melbourne location to assist homeless people with […]
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The NDIS and the role of early intervention
“My wish is for the NDIS to be a catalyst for increased social and economic participation and believe that participation is enhanced by increased independence and empowerment.” NDIS Minister Bill […]