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Australian Businesses Rally to Fill the Gap as NDIS Faces Potential Autism Funding Cuts Brendan Wavell-Smith, Director of Prima Commercial Fitouts, leads the charge in safeguarding services for Australians with autism. In light of proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that may reduce funding for autism services, Brendan Wavell-Smith, Director of Prima … Continued
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The Brotherhood of St. Laurence (BSL) welcomes the final report from the NDIS Review. We commend the significant amount of work and collaboration undertaken by the Review Panel since it was established in October 2022. In particular, we appreciate the deeply consultative approach adopted by co-chairs Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and Ms Lisa Paul AO … Continued
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An expert from RMIT University says the review is disappointing and is effectively recommending more of the same when what is needed is wholescale reform. Dr David Hayward, Emeritus Professor, Public Policy and the Social Economy Topics: NDIS, healthcare, care economy, disability, social policy, aged care, childcare “The NDIS review is disappointing and confirms it will … Continued
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The Independent Review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme report has been released. Available to comment: Associate Professor Libby Callaway, Occupational Therapy Independent Living Stream Lead: Rehabilitation, Ageing and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre Research Affiliate: Monash University National Centre for Healthy Ageing. Voluntary President of the Australian Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology Association (ARATA)Contact details: … Continued
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The NDIS Review has backed the Australian Services Union’s longstanding call for the introduction of portable leave and training schemes for disability support workers. In a bid to fix workforce attraction and retention, the Review says the federal government should work with state and territory governments, unions, workers and participants to “urgently” design and trial … Continued
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Greater focus on inclusive design – including improving Australian Standards – will improve the liveability of the built environment for all people, says a UNSW expert. A new study has found that the majority of washbasins in accessible bathrooms are not usable for some wheelchair users. While accessible bathrooms are designed to enable independent, safe … Continued
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For Immediate Release – Available for Comment Radio – Live, Pr-recorded and Talk-back TV Print Mr River Night Leading National Disability Sector Advocate Co-founder at Developing Australian Communities Public Officer at the National Disability Leadership Organisation Mr Night is physically located in Brisbane this week This week we sadly see the topic of … Continued
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Available for Comment Immediate Release Radio – Live, Prerecorded and Talk-back TV Print Mr River Night Leading National Disability Sector Advocate Co-founder at Developing Australian Communities Public Officer at the National Disability Leadership Organisation Mr Night is physically located in Brisbane this week Mr Night is a National Disability Sector Advocate and outspoken … Continued
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On this International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD), People with Disability Australia (PWDA) reflects on another year of advocating for the rights of all people with disability to live in a future that is fully inclusive where the human rights of people with disability are elevated, respected and affirmed. PWDA President Nicole Lee says, … Continued
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Sydney, Australia, 3rd December 2023: Australians living with an intellectual disability or autism are being encouraged to join their local inclusive sports team, as part of celebrations for International Day of People with Disability (3rd December). “Each year, the 3rd December provides us with an important reminder, and opportunity, to create more inclusive programs … Continued
