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 […]
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Impact of Covid on Australian households
An Australian Bureau of Statistics survey has revealed respondents’ attitudes about Covid vaccines, that included factors affecting their decisions to get vaccinated, Telehealth services and the ability to pay bills. […]
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Auslan: Doing it for SIX!
SIX the musical is on at the Sydney Opera House and on February 16 with Auslan interpreted performances. SIX is a bold and modern retelling of the story of the […]
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Dylan Alcott is ‘Australian of the Year’
Disability advocate and Paralympian Dylan Alcott is the 2022 Australian of the Year, recognised for his promotion pf people with disability. Accepting the award, he said: “My purpose is changing […]
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Disability organisation wants action on Omicron crisis
People with Disability Australia is calling on the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) to launch an emergency public hearing into the impact of the Covid Omicron crisis on people with disability. […]
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Charity has ambitious goals for people with disability
A new Australian charity, founded by former Parramatta Eels player, Steve Dresler is hoping to unlock over one million experiences across Australia to people with a disability and their families […]
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New ‘my NDIS’ mobile app
A mobile phone app developed to make it easier for NDIS participants to self-manage their plans has been launched by the National Disability Insurance Agency. Participants, nominees and child representatives […]
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New Australian Disability Strategy
A new Disability Strategy supported by targeted action plans and a robust outcomes framework is intended to drive change for people with disability over the next decade. Launched to mark […]
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Share your experiences for IDPwD
To celebrate International Day of People with Disability, advocate group Social Futures is inviting people with disability to share a ‘gem of wisdom’ on its website that showcases relatable and […]
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Canberra’s first AT mentor graduates
ACT carer and Hartley Lifecare support worker, Stephanie Brown, has just graduated as the ACT’s first qualified AT Mentor. A support worker and a family member of a person with […]
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Register NOW for ATSA Expo Canberra
The ATSA Independent Living Expo Canberra is just eight days away – Register now for free to attend 20 seminar sessions with a stellar line-up of speakers. Don’t miss this information-packed […]
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Kynd support services picks up $2m funding boost
Support services platform gets big funding boost