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Why unpaid carers may struggle with personal identity
While providing care to others is rewarding, researchers highlight the importance of identifying personal interests Read more
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Disability advocates voice concerns about new NDIS provider regulations
With the new provider regulations, how might this affect NDIS participants? Read more
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Increasing the number of Australian workers with disability could cause a $16 billon dollar economic boom
Employing Australians with disability can improve their general well-being and may also improve Australia’s... Read more
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Inclusive modelling agency has faced online criticism for NDIS modelling retreats
Despite receiving online criticism, Monique expressed the value of Diversity Models Academy retreats for NDIS... Read more
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NDIS Minister Bill Shorten leaves government
BREAKING: NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced his departure from Australian Parliament as founding member of the... Read more
![<p>With Paralympians getting ready for this year’s events, the Australian Government has announced equal monetary incentives to athletes with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/wp/runtrack2708.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Australian Government pledges tens of thousands of dollars to successful Paralympians
Paralympians will be receiving multiple forms of support from the Australian Government in the Paris Games Read more
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Why the Paralympics are about more than just sports
Approximately 4,400 athletes with disability are set to participate in the Paralympics, according to the official Paris... Read more
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Disability support workers are paid up to five dollars less per hour compared to aged care employees
Aged care and childcare workers recently received a 15 percent wage increase, however, disability workers are being left... Read more
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NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says state and territory support is ‘secured’ for NDIS reforms
The ‘Getting the NDIS Back on Track’ bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 27, 2024. The... Read more
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Australian Services Union secretary comments on wage theft protest
Up to 10 percent of NDIS providers may be ‘underpaying their support workers by classifying them at lower award... Read more