The Disability Royal Commission will continue its examination of the experiences of people with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system at a hearing on August 12-13, 2021. This hearing […]
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Scholarship for research into car restraints for children with disability
Applications are open for a PhD Scholarship for students keen to research how modifications to child restraints for children with disability affect their safety in cars. The scholarship is being […]
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Royal Commission education report for students with disability
The Royal Commission has published research on : ‘Legislation and regulation in Australia: Children and young people with disability in primary and secondary education settings’. The report analyses relevant legal […]
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Union calling the shots on Covid vaccinations
The Australian Services Union has called for urgent measures to help disability support workers get Covid jabs after a union survey revealed only one in five is currently vaccinated. Australian […]
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NDIS independent assessments proposals rejected
After prolonged discussions and much angst amongst the disability sector the proposal to introduce independent assessments had been abandoned. Following a meeting with state and territory disability ministers, NDIS Minister […]
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The NDIS turns 8
The National Disability Insurance Scheme just marked its eighth anniversary. NDIS trials began in the NSW Hunter region, the Barwon region in Victoria, South Australia and Tasmania in July 2013. […]
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NDIS ‘discrimination’ campaign taking on the politicians
A campaign highlighting what is claimed to be discrimination against people over 65 living with disability has been launched by Spinal Life Australia. The campaign, Disability Doesn’t Discriminate but the […]
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New vaccination measures for NSW NDIS participants and carers
More vaccination hubs have been announced within Phase 1a in NSW that are now operating in North Parramatta, Newcastle, Islington and Baulkham Hills. The government is also providing in-reach for […]
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More power in decision-making for NDIS participants
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants could soon have more power to take control of the decisions that impact them. This follows the release of a consultation paper that marks […]
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New safeguards for South Australians with disability
People with disability, their carers and those who work in the disability sector can now have a say on the regulation of restrictive practices in South Australia. New laws just […]
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Funding on the way to disability sporting organisations
The Australian Government is providing National Sporting Organisations (NSOs) and National Sporting Organisations for People with Disability (NSODs) with $17 million in grants to encourage more sport participation. NSODs including […]
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NDIS unveils national workforce plan
A national plan to build a more responsive and capable NDIS workforce has been unveiled intended to support participants to meet their needs and achieve their goals. It will give […]