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<p>In the recently announced COVID-19 response plan​​ for people with a disability, Cabinet Ministers approved access to the national medical stockpile of PPE. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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<p>A potential lack of focus on the right to health, equal access to critical healthcare, and the right to life for people with a disability during COVID-19 is a concern. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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<p>The plan will give priority to people whose disability and current health status places them at the greatest risk from COVID-19. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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<p>COVID-19 and the challenges being faced by carers may impact a carers mental health. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
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Challenges for unpaid carers during COVID-19

Being an unpaid carer is a valuable and rewarding job but it’s also a tough one, with many carers juggling... Read more

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<p> “Moving services online is an important way to ensure that people with disability can continue to get the essential supports they need.” (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The shift to online for disability services during COVID-19

COVID-19 measures are changing the way that service providers are delivering support to people with a disability in... Read more

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<p>The boost to funding is in addition to measures​ already put in place to assist NDIS participants and providers during the coronavirus pandemic. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Funding announced to support Australians most at risk during COVID-19

The Federal Government has announced they are committing more than $154 million to support vulnerable Australians,... Read more

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<p>Businesses delivering NDIS funded supports and services directly to clients, as well as those working remotely, need to consider the workplace health and safety issues. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

COVID-19 employment considerations for NDIS providers

OPINION PIECE – The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense strain on the economy and raises complex legal problems... Read more

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<p>Disability advocacy groups expect the number of COVID-19 cases to rise dramatically across Australia if ADEs remain in operation. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Government-funded workplaces putting people with intellectual disability at risk

Disability advocates say that people with an intellectual disability are being put at greater risk of being exposed to... Read more

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<p>“People with a disability are many and varied with differing needs and abilities. Therefore, having a wide range of options available to access groceries is really important.&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Priority home delivery for NDIS participants

A new priority service launched this Monday in partnership with some of Australia’s biggest supermarkets to provide... Read more

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<p>&#8220;When things like this happen the Government seems to think everyone is starting from the same start line, that is so not true.&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Unique challenges of Indigenous people with disability during COVID-19

While the country deals with the impact of the coronavirus, and people with disability face their own challenges around... Read more

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