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Message from the CEO: An important update about COVID-19
“As a community we’re in uncharted waters as we face the challenges of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Read more
How to help keep yourself healthy and safe during COVID-19
Staying safe and keeping healthy during the outbreak of COVID-19 will help protect yourself and others. Read more
Explaining coronavirus and COVID-19
The coronavirus currently spreading around the world is also known as COVID-19. Read more
New measures to support participants and providers during COVID-19
New measures have been announced to ensure support is in place for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more
Parents of children with autism may be at greater risk for PTSD
As a result of caring for their child nearly 1 in 5 parents of children living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who... Read more
Disability Royal Commission suspended due to COVID-19
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has, until further notice,... Read more
$85 million grant round opens to help Australians with disability
Australians living with a disability are set to benefit from new funding to increase community participation, after the... Read more
Resource for women and girls with disability launches in Australia
Women With Disabilities Australia (WWDA) have launched a world first website called Our Place to support women and girls... Read more
Newstart obligations for disabled “unrealistic”
Newstart Allowance recipients who have disabilities or are sick face “unrealistic’ mutual obligation requirements to... Read more
Coronavirus may impact services delivered to people with disability
The potential impact of coronavirus on those with a disability has led peak body People With Disability Australia (PWDA)... Read more