Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Stuart Robert has opened the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission (NDIS Commission) Victorian office, alongside Federal Member for Chisholm Gladys Liu. Minister Robert […]
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Unique grant program available at ATSA Canberra
Children’s charity, Variety NSW/ACT is to make its debut at the first Canberra ATSA Independent Living Expo next week, as it seeks to build awareness in the community of its […]
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Housing options for people with disability to increase under NDIS
The Morrison Government is making it easier for eligible National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to access high quality housing following a range of reforms to build confidence in the […]
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Check out NDIS Webinar: Assistive Technology Talk
The National Disability Insurance Agency recently hosted a one hour webinar about assistive technology on wheelchairs, aids and devices. The panel discussed recent changes to AT processes and resources, how to […]
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Disability service providers to join NDIS National Day of Action
Disability service providers from around Australia will join the Every Australian Counts National Day of Action on May 3 to call for a better National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). National […]
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Increased access to SDA for NDIS participants
Changes to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) rules are set to improve people’s access to Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) under the $22 billion scheme. Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul […]
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New jobs push for NDIS “disappointing”
A strategy to create jobs for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been announced by the Federal Government that Social Services Minister, Paul Fletcher said will be one of […]
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Simpler process to improve NDIS Assistive Technology
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants will find it easier to replace their Assistive Technology (AT) to enable them to continue to pursue their goals following the introduction of simpler […]
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Qld disability housing project to become a reality
A disability housing project in Maroochydore, Queensland is expected to deliver long-term sustainable accommodation for nine people with disability, thanks to $1 million in Palaszczuk Government funding. The housing project […]
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Autism Queensland welcomes new CEO
Pam Macrossan has been appointed to the role of chief executive officer (CEO) of Autism Queensland, effective 1 February 2019, following the retirement of Rod Cameron who has led the […]
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$88 million for frontline NDIS services in WA
Western Australians with disability will benefit from an investment of more than $88 million to deliver frontline services under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Federal Minister for Families and […]
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ATSA growing in relevance
ATSA’s role in the industry has become more relevant especially to government and the National Disability Insurance Agency. Speaking at the ATSA AGM, chairman Geoff Purtill said a number of […]