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Wage theft has become so common within the NDIS it could be described as a standard business model for many providers, according to the Australian Services Union NSW & ACT. The union is calling on the Federal Government to urgently stamp out rampant wage theft of disability support workers as it actively investigates more than … Continued
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Have you watched Netflix’s Take Care of Maya yet? It’s a documentary released on Netflix earlier this week that’s quickly started to trend and generate discussion about Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Take Care of Maya covers the story of a girl living with CRPS and how an encounter with a hospital that misunderstood her condition … Continued
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New research from the Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) released today is urging the Federal Government to improve regulation and oversight of digital disability support platforms. Support online: User experiences of digital platforms in the NDIS market, published by BSL’s Social Policy and Research Centre, examines existing research and the experiences of users of digital … Continued
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Team Australia has won its first medals at the Special Olympics World Games. The first medal secured went to the bocce team who took bronze in the teams event on Monday. Each bocce team member will be presented with their medal at an awards ceremony on Wednesday, 22 June 2023. The medallists are … Continued
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Monash-led research highlights neglect of children with disability in child protection systems A Monash University led report into the criminalisation of children with disabilities reveals systemic neglect of these most vulnerable Australians. The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has just published a commissioned report led by Monash University … Continued
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Media Call Door Stop Opening Event: Sydney Disability Connection Expo 2023 ‘ Event By: Developing Australian Communities Open Ceremony – Door Stop 9:50am Level 4, Entrance to Hall 5 International Convention and Exhibition Centre (ICC) 9:50am Mr Night and Mr Clark Welcome 9:55am Geoff Donaghy 10am Ms Liesl Dorothy Open to camera – … Continued
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Regional NSW is experiencing a significant shortfall in access to community allied health services. There are long wait times for vital assessments, prescription of equipment, rehabilitation and restorative programs and critical therapy interventions for people with disability, chronic conditions and the aging population in regional and rural areas. Recent data released by the Australian … Continued
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Embargoed for release 10pm Sunday 11 June 2023 Member of the Order of Australia (AM) Jane Spring, Drummoyne, NSW For significant service to disability advocacy in sport, and to public sector administration. Being a high-profile advocate for people with disabilities is the greatest impact of Jane Spring’s work. “There are very … Continued
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With the Australian population ageing, chronic disease prevalence is on the rise. Living with chronic conditions can have a substantial impact on an individual’s health, affect their quality of life and can impact their participation in the workforce.2 In 2022, the AIHW reported that chronic conditions are an ongoing cause of considerable burden and disability … Continued
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This 2023 National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) People with Disability Australia (PWDA) joins the theme, Be a Voice for Generations, in honour of the efforts of advocates and activists over time who have laboured for justice in Australia. “National reconciliation week is an important time for all Australians to listen, reflect, acknowledge … Continued
