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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App for vision impaired commuters ready for trial
A revolutionary new app, aimed at transforming public transport for commuters who are blind or vision impaired is scheduled for limited trials in South Australia, Queensland and NSW. The See […]
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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 […]
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Genetic healthcare toolkit for people with intellectual disability
Genetic healthcare kit for people with intellectual disability.
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Queensland builders push for delays in accessible housing
Claims that changes to accessible housing standards in Queensland will result in added costs to the industry has been disputed by Spinal Life Australia CEO Mark Townend. Speaking to F2L, […]
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New Disability Employment Framework released
The views and experiences of people with disability will, for the first time, be at the forefront of how Disability Employment Services provider performance is measured through the release and […]
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NDIS review identifies priority areas for change.
It’s been a decade since the NDIS was launched with four trial sites, however an interim report from a NDIS review has identified areas where the scheme needs to improve. […]
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Cockburn Council implements Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
Cockburn City Council in Western Australia has adopted its 2023-2028 Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP), that includes the expansion of the city’s current employment and training pathways for people […]
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Victoria delivering more accessible changing places
The Victorian Government has announced $2.3 million in funding for 13 new Changing Places facilities across Victoria with four of these facilities co-funded by the Commonwealth Government. Each Changing Place […]
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Disability Advocacy Services gets funding hike
Access to disability advocacy services, particularly for First Nations people, will benefit from a $4.5 million in funding that includes a capacity boost to the Disability Advocacy Support Helpline. The […]