ACCOMMODATION NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
Report shows COVID-19 increases the risk to disability workers
A survey of more than 2,300 disability support workers by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has revealed... Read more
COVID-19 tracing app needs to be accessible for people with disability
Australians across the country are being encouraged to download an app to their smartphones to help trace the spread of... Read more
A chronic shortage of affordable private rentals leaving people with disability behind
The 2020 Anglicare Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed a chronic shortage of affordable private rentals... Read more
Further support for NDIS participants during COVID-19
As a part of their coronavirus, COVID-19, response, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has announced... Read more
International students to boost COVID-19 disability and health workforce
Work restrictions for international students in medical courses are being eased during the COVID-19 crisis to help boost... Read more
COVID-19 contract, lease and consumer law considerations for NDIS Providers
OPINION – COVID-19 has created a number of regulatory and other legal issues that impact NDIS providers. Read more
Students with disability face “disconnection” with online learning
As a result of COVID-19 many schools have moved partially or completely to online learning, a drastic shift from the... Read more
Personal Protective Equipment essential for safety
A lack of access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 crisis is a concern for disability workers... Read more
COVID-19 planning for people with disability a human rights issue
Independent experts in human rights, bioethics, and disability are concerned about the decision-making process being... Read more
COVID-19 response plan for people with a disability
Cabinet Ministers have approved a COVID-19 response plan that takes into account the unique health needs of people with... Read more