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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…
A transition plan for Activ support workers with disability Media release
Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth today announced the Australian Government will provide grant funding of up to $7.8 million to Western Australia disability…
Disability reform Ministers' meeting (DRMM) Melbourne - 17 June 2022 - Communique Event
Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on Friday 17 June 2022 in Melbourne.
Bill Shorten Opinion Piece: Daniher's discovery of hope Media release
The 1990 State of Origin Victorian Football League match was famous for two things: NSW beat Victoria by 10 points and it was the first time the four Daniher brothers, Terry,…
Have your say on the National Disability Advocacy Framework 2022-25
Disability advocacy helps to protect the rights of people with disability. It gives them a voice, promotes their interests and protects their wellbeing.
Albanese Government Full Ministry Media release The Prime Minister the Hon. Anthony Albanese has announced his Government’s first full Ministry...
National Reconciliation Week 2022: Be Brave. Make Change. Media release
Today marks the start of Reconciliation Week, when we commemorate significant milestones in Australia’s reconciliation journey and consider the next steps we can take together…