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NDIS participants, allied health professionals and service providers are calling for greater scrutiny over the decision-making and administrative affairs of SA Housing Authority after vulnerable clients have been left without safe access to their homes. NDIS Specialist Support Coordinator and Forensic Social Worker, Matilda Bawden, reveals countless phone calls, emails and personal visits … Continued
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Today is International Spinal Cord Injury Day Researchers from Monash University’s BehaviourWorks Australia, in partnership with Austin Health (Victorian Spinal Cord Service), Australian Quadriplegic Association (AQA) and the Victorian Transport Accident Commission, have concluded a three-year project which looked at optimising the wellbeing of young men, aged 35 and under, living with spinal cord injury … Continued
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Buyers with disabilities are some of the most undervalued sectors of the economy, especially in Australia. With a market value of $186 billion in Australia alone and a global spending power of Trillions, businesses should recognise the immense potential this market holds. Businesses need to understand the needs and preferences of people with disabilities, as catering to … Continued
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Whether you’ve always wished to be Wonder Woman or fancied yourself as The Phantom, now is the prime time to join thousands of Aussies dressing up to do good for Muscular Dystrophy Australia’s (MDA’s) National Superhero Week which runs 4–10 September. This fun initiative helps raise awareness and valuable funds to find a cure for … Continued
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The Australian Services Union NSW & ACT has applauded the Minns government for working to extend portable long service leave to community and disability sector workers. The government has announced it will immediately start work on the consultation process with an aim to have a bill to Parliament in the first half of next … Continued
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The Australian Services Union NSW & ACT has applauded the Minns government for working to extend portable long service leave to community and disability sector workers. The government has announced it will immediately start work on the consultation process with an aim to have a bill to Parliament in the first half of next … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is concerned over the direction the Independent National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Review Panel is taking following the announcement of recommendations they are considering during a presentation yesterday and is calling for further consultation. While the Independent NDIS Review was intended to forge better outcomes for people with disability – … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Is it time to see a certified speechie? Communication and swallowing difficulties affect quality of life for 4.4 million Australians The ability to be understood and to understand others is a life skill that is compromised for more than 4.4 million Australians who have communication and swallowing disability, but many don’t … Continued
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Interact Australia Wodonga has been recognised on the national stage for their outstanding performance in supporting people with disability and their employers in the region. The CoAct DES Performance Award recognises sites and teams who excel in delivering services to participants to find, secure and remain in ongoing employment. “We are incredibly proud of the … Continued
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A parliamentary committee inquiring into the operation of the National Redress Scheme is continuing to look closely into a range of areas, including: The experience of First Nations applicants and applicants with disability in their dealings with the Scheme. Accessibility, performance and effectiveness of support services and legal advice for survivors and their advocates. While the Committee … Continued
