Improving access to conferences for people with disability
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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…
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Calling on recruits for new Winter Relief Workforce to help protect NDIS participants
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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
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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
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Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on Friday 17 June 2022 in Melbourne.
Bill Shorten Opinion Piece: Daniher's discovery of hope
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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
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The Prime Minister the Hon. Anthony Albanese has announced his Government’s first full Ministry...National Reconciliation Week 2022: Be Brave. Make Change.
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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…
COVID-19 text message campaign for Disability Support Pension recipients
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Disability Support Pension recipients may receive a text message offering assistance to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment through the Australian Government’s Disability…
Morrison Government seeking future NDIS Partners in the Community
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The Morrison Government is seeking suitable community based organisations to help deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Partners in the Community (PITC)…