Supporting inclusion in early childhood education and care
The Department of Social Services, National Disability Insurance Agency, Department of Education and National Indigenous Australians Agency have partnered, in consultation with…
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COVID-19 Leave Grant Open for Disability Workers
NDIS providers can now apply for reimbursement of payment made to eligible disability workers unable to attend work due to a COVID-19 infection.
Independent NDIS Review releases What we have heard report for further public consultation
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The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Review has reached a milestone today, releasing a report on what they have heard so far.Boosting disability employment in the tourism industry
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The Australian Government will continue its commitment to boosting employment opportunities for people with disability, focusing on jobs in the tourism sector.Have your say on the Draft National Strategy for the Care and Support Economy
The Australian Government wants to make sure the care and support sectors providing services to people using aged care, disability support, veterans’ care and early childhood…
Government bolsters commitment to autism
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Hundreds of babies aged nine to 14-months with early signs of autism will have a better chance of appropriate developmental supports, with the announcement of two new…
Doubling support for young carers to continue their education
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A funding boost of almost $10 million by the Albanese Labor Government will allow Carers Australia to increase financial assistance to young carers so they can continue their…COVID-19 support for Disability Support Pension (DSP) recipients
Disability Support Pension (DSP) recipients may soon receive a text message through the Australian Government regarding COVID-19 vaccine boosters.
Funding boost to make workplaces more accessible
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The Albanese Labor Government will continue its commitment to boosting employment for Australians with disability by increasing funding for Auslan services and building…Towards a National Autism Strategy
We’re developing a National Autism Strategy to help improve life outcomes for autistic people across Australia.