Consultation opens on National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) legislation reforms
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Public feedback is now invited on draft legislation to deliver a better experience for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants.
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New Monthly Data Shows Continued NDIS Growth
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New data shows that the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) continues to grow, with the world-first reform now providing disability support to more than 472,000…
Caring for our carers
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Carers across the country are now able to receive in-person advice and professional assistance to support their own wellbeing with a new free coaching service available through…
A life changing life in the care and support sector
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Australians looking for a diverse and rewarding job will be encouraged to consider care and support work in a national campaign launching today.Disability Reform Ministers' Meeting
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Today I was delighted to host my third Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting.Video of online seminar: Accessible engagement with people with disability
The Department of Social Services partnered with communication and engagement specialists, The Social Deck, to host a free online seminar series about effective engagement with…
Video of online seminar: Accessible communication with people with disability
The Department of Social Services partnered with communication and engagement specialists, The Social Deck, to host a free online seminar series about effective communication…
The Great Dunny Hunt
The Continence Foundation of Australia are encouraging people to upload the location of regional public toilets so users can then search for a convenience based on their location.
Update on Stage 2 of the National Disability Strategy
Senator the Hon Anne Ruston, Minister for Families and Social Services has released the reports on the results of Stage 2 public consultations to inform development of a new…
Volunteers needed for research into wheelchair safety at pedestrian crossings
The University of Adelaide is seeking participants for laboratory trials to investigate the risk of wheelchairs getting trapped on railway crossings.