$36 Million to Support Disability Employment and Community Participation
More than 160 organisations across Australia will share in $36 million to run projects to improve the employment prospects of people with disability and increase participation of people with disability in community activities. The full article is on the Department of Social Services website
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Protecting vulnerable Canberrans from abuse
Institutions and individuals who abuse, fail to protect, or neglect vulnerable people in their care will be committing an offence under new laws in the Crimes Act 1900 (ACT), which come into effect today.
Respite Effect and Recovery Grants open for people with disability and carers
The ACT Government has today made $100,000 available to support people with disability, their families and carers under the ACT COVID-19 Disability Strategy. The Respite and Recovery Grants will support the wellbeing and resilience of people with disability across the ACT community.
Disability Reform Ministers’ Meeting Communique
Commonwealth, State and Territory Disability Ministers met on 15 April 2021 to discuss progress on the development of the new National Disability Strategy (NDS) and the Communique is available.
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Have your say on the National Disability Employment Strategy
The Australian Government through the Department of Social Services (the department) is developing an Employment Strategy to address the disadvantage experienced by people with disability looking for work.
Transport for People with Disability - April 2021 Consultation
Around one in five Australians have disability. Access to public transport is critical for people with disability to participate fully in community life and the economy. Many use public transport to take them to work or study, connect them to family, friends and the community, or help them access services, such as healthcare.
Assistance Animals – Survey
The Federal, state and territory governments are working together to develop options for a nationally consistent approach to the regulation and accreditation of assistance animals.
Transport for NSW Media Release - New ways to book wheelchair accessible taxis
People with disabilities will soon be able to book a wheelchair accessible taxi using a service staffed by a company that supports people living with disabilities.
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What is International Day of People with Disability?
Every year on 3 December, people around the world take part in International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD).
The Hon Stuart Robert MP Media Release - Delivering the NDIS: Improving Access For Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities
The Morrison Government is providing $5.9 million over the next two years to the National Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (NACCHO) to strengthen National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) services within Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.