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NDIS NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<p>“We need to take autism seriously and serve that population better. Having a national inquiry is a really good first step towards creating a National Autism Strategy.&#8221; (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Last chance to take part in autism survey

Australians with autism, their families and carers were urged to have their say about their experiences of living with... Read more

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<p>&#8220;Not only are care recipients our customers, the families and caregivers of these consumers are also seen as customers, so it&#8217;s important that they too are heard.&#8221; [Source: iStock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Hearing your customer

OPINION – As we progress with consumer choice in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) it is... Read more

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<p>“We certainly hope that one of the outcomes from this will be the equality of opportunity or a shift towards equal opportunity for people with disability.” (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

National Disability Research Partnership to help improve disability policy

The Federal Government has announced the launch of the National Disability Research Partnership which is being led by... Read more

Accessibility NDIS Research
<p>The changes made to SDA rules mean couples are now able to share a bedroom, and children will be able to share a room with their parent or siblings. (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

New SDA rules allow greater flexibility and choice

Changes announced this week by the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), Stuart Robert, allow... Read more

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<p>Mr Sackville says that the hearing will examine the response to COVID-19 and any systemic issues that have been impacting people with disability. (Source: Disability Royal Commission)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Royal Commission hearing to investigate impact of COVID-19

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has announced a public... Read more

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<p>&#8220;PWDA calls on Minister Ruston to extend the mobility allowance further, until other measures have been put in place&#8230;” (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

‘Disappointment’ at eventual closure of Mobility Allowance

Advocates have expressed concern about the ceasing of the current Mobility Allowance, paid through Centrelink, and the... Read more

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<p>Ms Rogerson, CEO of Autism Awareness Australia, welcomes the focus on the hospitality industry as it allows for more employment opportunities (Source: iStock). </p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

New training projects to support people with autism into work

As a part of their disability employment initiative, the Federal Government has introduced two new training projects to... Read more

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<p>The issues flagged in the survey were raised to Australian Governments by PWDA, alongside over 70 other disability advocacy organisations, in an open letter to the National Cabinet. (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Survey reveals COVID-19 experience has been “expensive, isolating and lonely”

A new survey released by peak disability rights organisation, People With Disability Australia (PWDA), has revealed the... Read more

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<p>“With NDIS provider claiming patterns showing most supports have returned to pre-coronavirus levels, we are moving to the next phase of the response.” (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

First stages of post-COVID-19 NDIS as temporary measures set to end

Some of the temporary measures put in place by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to help ease the burden... Read more

Accessibility Industry NDIS
<p>“Often people in remote areas are discriminated against because of the remoteness and services just aren’t available&#8230;&#8221; (Source: iStock) </p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Inequality needs to be addressed for First Nations people with disability

The Black Lives Matter movement in, and outside, Australia has once more highlighted the inequality faced by First... Read more

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