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Help review the Government’s telecommunications information website

Accesshub is a telecommunications information website provided by the Australian Government. Accesshub provides a range of information resources about how to use the National Relay Service as well as information about mainstream communications equipment and services which may be suitable alternatives to the national relay service for some people. Accesshub can be found at https://www.communications.gov.au/what-we-do/phone/services-people-disability/accesshub […]

Men’s Shed volunteers mentor young men with intellectual disability

Occupational therapists have an important role in developing mentoring programs with community-based organisations. One project, in which Men’s Shed volunteers mentored younger men with an intellectual disability, harnessed the principles of occupational wellbeing to work with a disadvantaged group to develop increased opportunities for work related skills, routines and increased social confidence and belonging. Professor […]

Deep-rooted inequality in NDIS

A new report identifies inequality and service problems in the NDIS. Males and people with higher incomes are more likely to benefit from the NDIS Market gaps in the NDIS are a growing problem Money in NDIS plans that isn’t spent by participants could be reclaimed by the NDIS, even if they’ve been sitting on […]

Community attitudes towards people with disability

A survey focused on attitudes that impact the social and economic participation of people with disability of all ages. It is the first population-level survey about attitudes toward people with disability in Victoria. Download a summary of the survey findings at https://credh.org.au/…/community-attitudes-towards-people-…/

NDIS works well but only if you can navigate the system

Wendy Arentz from Tumut in the NSW Riverina was born with central vision loss and hearing problems, but her limited sight deteriorated in her 20s. Mrs Arentz was referred to the NDIS in July 2017 and since then she has had nothing but positive experiences. She now has a guide dog, Amos, and equipment that […]

Shop smart and use your rights

New videos and guides are available to help consumers with disability understand their rights. These include: An educational video on how to shop smart and use your rights. Easy English educational video (with Casey and Reece) on how to shop smart. Fact sheet with a short summary of your consumer rights and the steps you […]