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<p>All members of the Queensland band The KingStones are NDIS participants. [Source: KingStones Music]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Aussie band has big plans for 2021 thanks to NDIS support

After a successful 2020, Australian band The KingStones, who are all National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more

Education NDIS User Stories

<p>Disability care staff and residents are a top priority group for the COVID-19 vaccination. [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Disability care staff and residents among first to receive COVID-19 vaccine

The Pfizer vaccine and AstraZeneca vaccine will be delivered to the population over a five-phase priority system that is... Read more

Government

<p>Approximately 13,000 new SDA places now exist or are in the pipeline across Australia. [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Report shows rapid but not equal growth in Specialist Disability Accommodation in Australia

The growth of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) in Australia is promising but still behind demand, according to... Read more

Accommodation NDIS

<p>The expanded IPS program will allow over 6000 young people under the age of 25 experiencing mental illness to receive specialist vocational and employment support . [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 3 years ago by Emily Erickson

Breaking down workforce barriers for people with a disability and mental illness

The Federal Government has announced an additional $45.7 million investment to extend two programs dedicated to helping... Read more

Employment Government Mental Health

<p>The number of accessible beaches across Australia increases every year. [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

Summer holiday activities for kids with disability

With summer school holidays comes new routines and less structure for children with disability. Whether you’re... Read more

Accessibility Autism

<p>2020 was definitely a unique year with many struggles but Australia weathered it better than most. [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

The staff at Talking Disability wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

It’s been a difficult year for everyone this year, and like so many businesses, DPS, the company behind Talking... Read more

<p>Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year from the Talking Disability team! [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

2020: Our Year in Review

2020 has been a year of change and uncertainty across Australia and the globe, especially for the disability industry... Read more

Accessibility Government Mental Health NDIS Royal Commission

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

Committee launches inquiry into NDIS independent assessments

The Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has announced it will conduct an inquiry... Read more

NDIS

<p>Dig into some podcasts, books, movies and series with disability representation this summer. [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

Disability podcasts, books and Netflix shows to binge these summer holidays

Looking for something new to watch, listen to or read these holidays? We’ve rounded up some books, podcasts, series... Read more

Autism Conditions

<p>Rights and advocacy organisations are urging the Disability Royal Commission to recognise that segregation of people with disabilities is discrimination and a breach of human rights . [Source: iStock]</p>

Posted 4 years ago by Emily Erickson

Joint paper calls for end to segregation of people with disability in Australia

Disability rights and advocacy organisations are calling upon the Disability Royal Commission to fully investigate the... Read more

Accessibility Royal Commission

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