Committee to inquire into the NDIA Media release
The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will inquire into the capability and culture of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA…
Creating job opportunities for people living with disability in the visitor economy Media release
The Albanese Labor Government will create more employment opportunities for Australians living with disability by connecting them with meaningful work in the visitor economy.…
Closing the gap in disability employment with the Business Council of Australia Media release
The Albanese Labor Government will continue its commitment to closing the gap on disability employment, by committing to work on a Memorandum of Understanding with the Business…
Community Services Ministers Meeting Media release
Community Services Ministers met via video conference on 5 August to discuss the interconnectedness of the issues impacting families in the community and the complexities of…
COVID-19 support for Disability Support Pension (DSP) recipients Event
Disability Support Pension (DSP) recipients may soon receive a text message through the Australian Government’s Disability Gateway offering assistance with COVID-19…
$31 million to boost readiness for educational environments for children with disability or developmental concerns Media release
The Albanese Labor Government has today announced grants of $16 million under the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) and an additional $15 million under the Information…
Protecting people living with disability from the latest COVID-19 wave Media release
The Albanese Labor Government is committed to protecting people living with disability and their carers from the latest COVID-19 winter wave and will launch a targeted text…
Chair of NDIA Board resigns Media release
I have received the resignation of The Hon. Dr Denis Napthine AO as Chair of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Board.
Improving access to conferences for people with disability Media release
The Australian Government has today announced 33 conference organisers will share in $315,000 in funding to maximise the inclusion and participation of people with disability…
Calling on recruits for new Winter Relief Workforce to help protect NDIS participants Media release
The Hon. Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the NDIS and Government Services, is calling on qualified disability support workers to join a register to cover potential workforce…
