People who need to use plastic straws for disability or medical reasons, and suppliers who provide or sell them in NSW will still be able to do so after the […]
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Disability community left wanting from the NSW Budget
Accessible and affordable housing and better support during national emergencies were not addressed in the NSW Budget. Physical Disability Council of New South Wales (PDCN) CEO, Serena Ovens, said the […]
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WA making its national parks more accessible
The Western Australia Government has announced a new $2 million initiative to improve disability access in the states ‘national parks. Accessible Parks WA is a partnership between the State Government, […]
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Royal Commission Hearing examining education pathways
A public hearing that is examining education pathways for children and young people with disability is now underway in Canberra. The five-day hearing Public hearing 24 that commenced on June […]
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Election promises: Funding and the NDIS
The Coalition and Labor have released details of their disability initiatives in the run-up to the election. There will be a funding boost from the Coalition with a $28 million […]
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New home supports for NDIS participants
Changes to make it easier for NDIS participants to access home and living supports, including to SIL, have been announced. NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds said the short-and-medium term improvements will […]
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Auslan to be included in NSW schools
NSW will introduce the Australian Sign Language (Auslan) syllabus into the state’s schools in 2023, along with updated languages syllabuses for Kindergarten to Year 10. Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said […]
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NDIS community partners wanted
Community organisations are being sought to help deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Partners in the Community (PITC) Program. These services will be delivered in 74 areas across Australia […]
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Disability Support Pension set for reform
The Senate Community Affairs Committee Inquiry into the Disability Support Pension (DSP) has found serious flaws in its underlying policy framework, the way it is administered and how applicants are […]
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Recommendations to address NDIS workforce issues
Following the release of the NDIS National Workforce Plan 2021-2025, the Joint Standing Committee of the National Disability insurance Scheme has made eight recommendations to address issues within the NDIS […]
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Disability Employment Services being examined by Royal Commission
The next hearing of the Disability Royal Commission will examine the Disability Employment Services (DES) program and whether it contributes to or operates to prevent violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation […]