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 […]
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Proposed changes to NDIS plans continue
A paper outlining how NDIS participants could be supported with more flexible NDIS plans in the future, has been released as consultations continue with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) […]
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Covid vaccination eligibility expanded for NDIS participants
NDIS participants aged 16 years and over and carers aged 16 years and over of NDIS participants of any age are now eligible to receive the Covid vaccine. NDIS participants will […]
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City of Sydney wants feedback on Disability Action Plan
The City of Sydney is inviting feedback on its new Disability Action Plan intended to make the city more inclusive and accessible. The plan includes strategies to ensure services, programs […]
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“Unprecedented” funding for Victorian students with disability
The Victorian Budget 2020/21 will invest an unprecedented $1.6 billion to support school students with disability in an ‘Australian-first’ Disability Inclusion package. The record investments, which will double the number of students receiving extra […]
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Sargood Foundation launches travel grants
Travel grants to assist those with limited means visit Sargood on Collaroy health and wellness resort, have been launched by the Sargood Foundation. The resort provides purpose-built, accessible accommodation and […]
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Carers Queensland explains its NDIS strategy
For Carers Queensland it is the “people first” approach when it comes to navigating the National Disability Insurance Scheme. “We have an important facilitation role to ensure participants get the […]
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Revised Standard for motor vehicle controls
Standards Australia has announced an improved standard that sets a benchmark for motor vehicle controls for people with disability, ensuring consistency and rigour to how motor vehicle controls are fitted […]
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Freedom Motors distributors and installers for Fiorella
Freedom Motors is the exclusive Australian importer for the Fiorella wheelchair systems. Fiorella systems are manufactured to the highest standards and can be installed in many types of vehicles, vans […]