Caring for our carers

Media release

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 the national carer service, Carer Gateway.

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Disability Reform Ministers' Meeting

Media release
Today I was delighted to host my third Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting.

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A life changing life in the care and support sector

Media release
Australians looking for a diverse and rewarding job will be encouraged to consider care and support work in a national campaign launching today.

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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 people with disability on 13 July 2021.

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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 and engagement with people with disability on 24 June 2021. 

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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.

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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 National Disability Strategy (NDS).

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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.

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Volunteers needed for survey of mobility device safety at railway crossings

If you use a mobility device and have ten minutes to complete an on-line survey, you can help to improve wheelchair safety at railway crossings.

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New website for parents and carers of children with intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder

Planet Puberty is a newly launched website which can help parents or carers of children with intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder navigate their child’s body changes, emotions and social interactions occurring through adolescence.

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