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MENTAL HEALTH NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY

<p>Having access to the right phone or assistive technology is vital for people with disability to be able to access important telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Further support for NDIS participants during COVID-19

As a part of their coronavirus, COVID-19, response, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has announced... Read more

Accessibility Conditions NDIS
<p>&#8220;Around 8,000 international students already work as aged and disability carers and allowing them to work more hours makes sense.&#8221; (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

International students to boost COVID-19 disability and health workforce

Work restrictions for international students in medical courses are being eased during the COVID-19 crisis to help boost... Read more

Education Employment Therapies
<p>In consultation with clients as well as where appropriate any carers, family or nominees, providers should review clients’ care plans and assess what is essential. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

COVID-19 contract, lease and consumer law considerations for NDIS Providers

OPINION – COVID-19 has created a number of regulatory and other legal issues that impact NDIS providers. Read more

Advice Employment Industry NDIS
<p>With the information around schools changing as more information comes out, teachers and students are also facing challenges with adapting to online learning. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Students with disability face “disconnection” with online learning

As a result of COVID-19 many schools have moved partially or completely to online learning, a drastic shift from the... Read more

Accessibility User Stories
<p>In the recently announced COVID-19 response plan​​ for people with a disability, Cabinet Ministers approved access to the national medical stockpile of PPE. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Personal Protective Equipment essential for safety

A lack of access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 crisis is a concern for disability workers... Read more

Accessibility
<p>A potential lack of focus on the right to health, equal access to critical healthcare, and the right to life for people with a disability during COVID-19 is a concern. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

COVID-19 planning for people with disability a human rights issue

Independent experts in human rights, bioethics, and disability are concerned about the decision-making process being... Read more

Accessibility
<p>The plan will give priority to people whose disability and current health status places them at the greatest risk from COVID-19. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

COVID-19 response plan for people with a disability

Cabinet Ministers have approved a COVID-19 response plan that takes into account the unique health needs of people with... Read more

Accessibility
<p>COVID-19 and the challenges being faced by carers may impact a carers mental health. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Challenges for unpaid carers during COVID-19

Being an unpaid carer is a valuable and rewarding job but it’s also a tough one, with many carers juggling... Read more

Accessibility Mental Health Therapies
<p> “Moving services online is an important way to ensure that people with disability can continue to get the essential supports they need.” (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The shift to online for disability services during COVID-19

COVID-19 measures are changing the way that service providers are delivering support to people with a disability in... Read more

Accessibility Therapies
<p>The boost to funding is in addition to measures​ already put in place to assist NDIS participants and providers during the coronavirus pandemic. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Funding announced to support Australians most at risk during COVID-19

The Federal Government has announced they are committing more than $154 million to support vulnerable Australians,... Read more

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