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Today’s story in the Guardian “NDIS plans will be computer-generated, with human involvement dramatically cut under sweeping overhaul” outlines radical changes to the scheme. These changes will lead to the next Robo-debt, according to Dr Georgia van Toorn from UNSW Sydney’s School of Social Sciences. Dr van Toorn is a political sociologist with … Continued
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Professionals Australia is calling on the Allan Government to withdraw its plan to abolish Victoria’s dedicated Disability Regulator, a move that would dismantle specialist oversight and put disabled people at greater risk. The Government intends to merge the Victorian Disability Worker Commission, the Disability Worker Registration Board, and the Disability Services Commissioner into a single … Continued
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The Health Services Union has condemned the Victorian Government’s plan to abolish specialist disability regulators and merge them into a single super-regulator, warning the move will leave vulnerable people with disability exposed to exploitation and abuse. Legislation before the Legislative Council would scrap the Disability Services Commissioner, the Victorian Disability Worker Commission, and the … Continued
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Apple’s support for accessibility in the workplace was recognised with the presentation of the 2025 Vision Australia Corporate Award in Sydney this week. Part of the annual Vision Australia Awards, which honour organisations and individuals making a positive impact on the blind and low vision community, the Corporate Award was presented by Vision Australia CEO David … Continued
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Please find below link to the VNR for yesterday’s Noosa Tri. https://vimeo.com/1132887017 Clayton Nicholas did the swim (1.5KM) Susie O’Neill did the bike (40 KM) Mick Marshall did the run (10KM) IV at the head of the VNR: Clayton Nicolas – KIDS Foundation / Survivor , Susie O’Neill OAM / CEO & Founder … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE KIDS Foundation Athletes Take on the Noosa TriRacing for All Abilities, Recovery, and Hope. DATE: Sunday 2nd November 2025LOCATION: Noosa Triathlon, Noosa QLD -Swim: In front of the Noosa Surf Club-Transition: Lions Park, Noosa TIME: Charity Superstar Wave Start Time: 6:57amRelay Teams Start Time: 9:03am *If you want to attend the Expo on Saturday … Continued
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Key Facts: Brisbane 25 – Over 6000 visitors Sydney 25 – Over 6000 Visitors Melbourne 25 over 6000 Visitors Perth 25 Over 11 000 Visitros Event Photos Link Developing Australian Communities | Facebook As a man living with disability, juggling the role of carer, father, national advocate and leader, River describes the loneliness at … Continued
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Closing businesses, ballooning waitlists and workers leaving the sector in droves. Frontline allied Health workers say the NDIS is being gutted by short-sighted cost-cutting. Recent and proposed NDIA reforms are shutting down small allied‑health businesses; cutting off regional and remote clients, and forcing unsafe caseloads onto those workers who remain, according to Professionals Australia. Workers … Continued
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Grace Mitchelson is 19 but has already spent years of her life fighting to be believed, supported, and included. From being bullied and denied adjustments at school to having her medical needs dismissed after telling doctors she is Autistic, the Brisbane-based disability advocate has experienced discrimination in almost every space she’s entered. “[I’ve … Continued
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A new initiative will see the co-design of a physical activity navigator program to help adults with intellectual disability lead more active and healthier lifestyles. The program has received a $2.03 million grant through the Medical Research Future Fund and will be led by Professor Nora Shields from the Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre … Continued
