GOVERNMENT NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>Disability support workers could benefit from a pay increase of around $40 per week from the beginning of next month. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/16_6_2022-wage.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability workers to benefit from Fair Work Commission decisions
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) has decided to increase minimum wages and awards by $40 a week from 1 July 2022,... Read more
![<p>Commissioners questioned representatives of the South Australian and Western Australian Education Departments during Public Hearing 24. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/10_6_2022-commissioners.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Education Department leaders grilled on system’s support for students with disability
Representatives of the South Australian and Western Australian Education Departments have admitted they need to work on... Read more
![<p>CEO of the NDIA Martin Hoffman has announced his resignation. [Source: Twitter]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/8_6_2022-ceo-ndia1.jpg?fm=pjpg)
NDIA boss resigns, prompting response from sector
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), Martin Hoffman, has announced his... Read more
![<p>During the Royal Commission’s latest hearing Senior Counsel Assisting Kate Eastman has been asking questions of lived and direct experience witnesses. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/7_6_2022-commission.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Education system segregates children with disability, Royal Commission hears
Young people with disability and parents have shared their experiences of segregation in the education system during the... Read more
![<p>Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced his Ministry last night, with Bill Shorten appointed Minister for the NDIS. [Source: Parliament live]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/1_6_2022-minister.jpg?fm=pjpg)
New NDIS Minister appointed as Labor forms majority Government
Former leader of the Labor Party, Bill Shorten, has been named as Australia’s next Minister for the National... Read more
![<p>The COVID-19 vaccine winter booster dose will be available to more people with disability from Monday, but not all of the community. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/27_5_2022-booster.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Winter COVID booster program expanded but not enough, advocates say
From Monday, 1.5 million more Australians will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine winter booster dose. Read more
![<p>‘It’s your right’ is the theme of National Palliative Care Week, running from 22-28 May this year. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/26_5_2022-palliative.jpg?fm=pjpg)
It’s your right: access to palliative care topic of awareness week
The right of all people with a life-limiting condition to access care that will support them physically, emotionally,... Read more
![<p>Anthony Albanese made a victory speech on the weekend before being sworn in as Prime Minister today.[Source: ABC Live]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/23_5_2022-election-pm.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Labor blitzes Election and Albanese is Australia’s new Prime Minister
Only hours after the counting of votes started for the Federal Election, the Labor Party had enough support to oust the... Read more
![<p>Australian unemployment rates show a steady number of people finding jobs, however the unemployment rates of people with disability are not regularly reported on. [Source: iStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/19_5_2022-unemployment-rates.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Unemployment rates released but not for people with disability
Employment rates and wages have been a popular topic in the lead up to the Federal Election, but people with disability... Read more
![<p>Political parties have outlined their plans for the NDIS and other strategies affecting the lives of people with disability in the lead up to the Federal Election. [Source AdobeStock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/news/articles/17_5_2022-election-promises.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Election promises recapped for people with disability
The Federal Election is approaching fast and political parties have been finalising their positions for voters to... Read more