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COVID-19 NDIS Updates
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is making some changes to the plan review process in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Some of the changes include: Plans will no longer end. If your plan is due to end soon and you still have not heard anything it will automatically extend for 365 days. If […]
Source: AFDO
Disability Royal Commission suspends all public events
Disability Royal Commission suspends all public events Please note that the Disability Royal Commission has suspended public hearings, due to concerns about the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus. This includes upcoming hearings on: education scheduled for next week in Brisbane, Queensland justice scheduled for April in Brisbane, Queensland First Nations people with disability scheduled for May in […]
Source: AFDO
Report into recommendations for improving the wellbeing of Victorian students living with disability
A report by Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission into the experience of students living with disability in Victorian schools has found, that although there has been a significant development, more action and work is required to ensure real change for students.
Warning about new contracts for residents of group homes
Residents of Ageing, Disability and Home Care group homes may be left vulnerable to short-notice eviction under new contracts with service providers. The contracts fail to meet NDIS standards, which states that a provider may not withdraw services without allowing a person enough time to find a new provider.
Jim Longley announces resignation
Former Deputy Secretary of Ageing, Disability and Home Care at the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Jim Longley, has resigned following a charity payment scandal.
Nineteen Paper Cranes – L’Arche International
On 26 July 2016, a man attacked a centre for people living with disabilities in Sagamihara, Japan, killing 19 people and seriously injuring 26. On July 26, 2017, L’Arche International launched the 9th film its its #AsIAM web series, paying…
Back to Bedlam: What kind of future faces people with a learning disability?
A recent report by Robin Jackson illustrates a perspective on what is happening in the United Kingdom for people with intellectual disability. This review of recent public policy and practice around support of people with an intellectual disability argues that…
Project Open Doors
Project Open Doors is an initiative of Griffith University, seeking to provide dedicated media coverage and support to the disability sector and change the way the disability community is reported in the media, and perceived by the community at large. Read more…
Disability Employment Services 2018 Registration of Interest
The Australian Government is inviting organisations to register their interest to deliver Disability Employment Services (DES) from 1 July 2018. Two stages of the Grant Application process for the DES will be undertaken.
BSWAT Payment Scheme – intellectual disability
Thousands of current and former supported employees with intellectual disability may receive a one-off payment through the Australian Government’s BSWAT Payment Scheme. Registrations for the scheme closed on 30 April 2017. Almost 8000 applications for payment have been made. Most people…
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