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The palliative care sector has welcomed news of a new faster pathway to better meet the needs of people living with disabilities and a terminal diagnosis. “For over 12 months, PCA, our members, and organisations like the Peace of Mind Foundation have been highlighting a growing group of people under 65 unable to access day to day, … Continued
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Available for Comment Radio – Live, Pre-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 but is available to travel. Mr Night is an adult Living with Disability, a … Continued
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The Pinnacle Foundation celebrates 15-year anniversary and 100+ annual scholarships, as 2025 applications open until 31 August. Sydney/Melbourne, Australia, 4 July 2024 – The Pinnacle Foundation, Australian LGBTQIA+ education charity, is celebrating a dual milestone this year. The foundation has reached a remarkable achievement, awarding over 100 scholarships to deserving and eligible queer youth pursuing … Continued
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A La Trobe professor has been awarded the Robin Tavistock 2024 award for her important contribution to the field of aphasia, a significant communication disability following stroke and other brain injuries where people can have difficulty speaking, reading, writing, and understanding language and numbers. Professor Miranda Rose, Director of La Trobe’s Centre of Research Excellence … Continued
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Available for Comment Radio – Live, Pre-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 and is available to travel. Mr Night is an … Continued
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Available for Comment Radio – Live, Pre-recorded and Talkback 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 and is available to travel. Mr Night is an adult Living with Disability, … Continued
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NDIA officials failed to disclose years of secret gifts and hospitality received from global IT giant Salesforce despite the company securing lucrative government contracts and massive variations. The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit tabled its final report today for its Inquiry into procurement at Services Australia and the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) … Continued
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Every day two Australians are diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND) and two die from the disease. With no cure and an average life expectancy of just 27 months, we need more investment in MND to support people living with the disease and towards developing effective treatments. Today, MND Australia, the national peak body for … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has called the Senate’s Community Affairs Legislative Committee’s recommendation to pass the NDIS Amendment Bill ill-advised. The Committee’s proposed amendments are not enough to address the legislation’s shortfalls and do nothing to address PWDA’s concerns that the Bill in its current form could leave participants worse off. PWDA President Marayke Jonkers … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has welcomed the NSW Government’s investment in housing and cost-of-living relief but is disappointed by the lack of funding for people with disabilities in today’s NSW Budget. The national cross-disability rights and representative organisation had expected more targeted investment to deliver the reform agenda laid out in the Disability Royal … Continued
