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<p>The Rights and attitudes issues paper​ has been designed to help the Royal Commission understand people’s awareness and understanding of the rights of people with disability. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Royal Commission asks for submissions about disability rights and attitudes

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is calling for submissions... Read more

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<p>People with disability or those who need support are able to use the helpline to talk about their concerns in relation to COVID-19. (Source: Shutterstock) </p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

COVID-19 helpline now available for people with disability

People with disability are now able to access a dedicated Disability Information Helpline to access important... Read more

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<p>According to information supplied by the NDIS, there are a number of scams that could impact people with a disability that they need to look out for. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Warning of scams targeting people with disability during COVID-19

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is warning people with disability about online scams, as scammers take... Read more

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<p>The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to permanently change things for disability workers and they way infection control is managed, says Ms Sharrock. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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<p>There have been some early concerns​ about the privacy of the COVIDSafe app and how long the data is stored and who will have access to the information. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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<p>Only 0.5 percent of rentals, 326 out of 69,997, in Australia are affordable for someone receiving the Disability Support Pension. (Source: Shutterstock) </p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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<p>Having access to the right phone or assistive technology is vital for people with disability to be able to access important telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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<p>&#8220;Around 8,000 international students already work as aged and disability carers and allowing them to work more hours makes sense.&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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<p>In consultation with clients as well as where appropriate any carers, family or nominees, providers should review clients’ care plans and assess what is essential. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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<p>With the information around schools changing as more information comes out, teachers and students are also facing challenges with adapting to online learning. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

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

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