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<p>Organisations such as Orange Sky provide free services to Australians experiencing homelessness. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 1 month ago by Georgie Waters

The average cost of shelter is now out of reach for one in three Aussies with disability

The average weekly housing cost is almost $500 dollars, while 32 percent of Aussies with disability earn less than $383... Read more

Accommodation Finance Government

<p>The government recently released a response to the Disability Royal Commission’s final report. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 1 month ago by Georgie Waters

Australian Government agrees to 13 out of 172 Disability Royal Commission recommendations

How will the government’s response affect people with disability? Read more

Accessibility Government Royal Commission

<p>Autism Queensland delivers workshops and education to employers looking to make their workplaces more inclusive for people with autism spectrum disorder. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 1 month ago by Georgie Waters

Queensland set to grow disability employment opportunities

Creating more inclusive workplaces is one aim of the Neurodiversity Works program funded by the Queensland Government. Read more

Autism Employment Government

<p>Creating accessible housing is important to ensure that people with disability can live in houses that suit their needs. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 1 month ago by Georgie Waters

NSW political leaders could improve housing accessibility for Aussies with disability in upcoming meeting

The NSW Government has still not approved the mandatory design standards for new homes, making it difficult for Aussies... Read more

Accessibility Accommodation Government

<p>NDIS Minister Bill Shorten recently announced a new advisory group to improve the NDIS experience for children and their families. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 2 months ago by Georgie Waters

Child health expert praises establishment of new NDIS advisory group

The newly established NDIS advisory group has members from organisations such as Early Childhood Australia and the... Read more

Accessibility Early Intervention NDIS

<p>A new round of grant funding has opened, with government representatives encouraging NDIS providers and eligible organisations to apply. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 2 months ago by Georgie Waters

Bill Shorten encourages NDIS providers to apply for grant funding

Active NDIS providers and eligible organisations could access up to five million dollars in grant funding Read more

Finance Government NDIS

<p>People with disability have a greater risk of experiencing poor mental health compared to adults without disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 2 months ago by Georgie Waters

Ten minutes in nature could improve lives of 54 percent of Aussies with disability

Could doing this for ten minutes a day improve your mental health? Read more

Accessibility Conditions Mental Health

<p>Disability advocates highlight that women with disability are at a greater risk of violence, compared to women without disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 2 months ago by Georgie Waters

Sixty-five percent of Aussie women with disability are victims of violence

Could the new Framework for Action minimise the risk of violence for Australian women with disability? Read more

Accessibility Government Industry

<p>Plan managers assist NDIS participants with accessing approved supports but recent Government pricing reviews are harming high-quality businesses and their clients. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 2 months ago by Georgie Waters

Over 333,000 NDIS participants could be affected by NDIS ‘price freezes’

How NDIS price cuts for support coordination services are affecting more than just the organisations Read more

Finance Government NDIS

<p>New statistics indicate an increase in the number of Australians with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>

Posted 2 months ago by Georgie Waters

More Australians live with disability: is the NDIS at risk?

With new data highlighting an increase in Australians with disability, could the NDIS be impacted? Read more

Conditions Government NDIS