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<p>“Our ability to communicate and be able to express our ideas and needs is the essence of what connects us to our community.&#8221; (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Speech Pathology Week shines a light on ‘hidden’ disability

Across Australia, there are 1.2 million people living with some form of communication disability, which statistics say... Read more

Conditions Therapies
<p>Mr Richardson told the Commission PPE stockpiles were difficult to access. (Source: Disability Royal Commission)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

ROYAL COMMISSION: Disability sector not supported during COVID-19

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability held hearings, running... Read more

Accessibility Education NDIS User Stories
<p>Premier Andrews says he is in discussions with the Federal Government about creating a response for the disability sector that is similar to that of the aged care sector.</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Victoria asking for disability response, similar to aged care

During a Sunday address, 16 August, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews outlined a request from the State to receive... Read more

Accessibility NDIS
<p>&#8220;Complex trauma impacts so many people living with disability, directly or indirectly,&#8221; says Dr Kezelman.</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

New trauma guide to support people with disability

The Federal Government is backing the development of a new guide to better support people with disability who have... Read more

Accessibility Mental Health
<p>Ann Marie Smith, who had cerebral palsy, died in April, of septic shock and multiple organ failure. (Source: South Australia Police)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

South Australian Government accepts safeguarding recommendations

The Disability Safeguarding Task Force, established in the wake of the tragic death of Ann Marie Smith, has released its... Read more

NDIS
<p>&#8220;John has guided the NDIA under successive governments and ministers and I thank him for his service.&#8221; (Source: Actuaries Institute) </p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

NDIA Board member resigns position

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) board member Mr John Walsh AM has resigned from his role, effective 31... Read more

NDIS Noticeboard
<p>&#8220;Immunise was designed to be easy to use and hard to break,&#8221;explained OnePassport CEO, Michael Maher. (iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

In a time of strict regulation, OnePassport® Immunise simplifies record keeping

SPONSORED STORY – The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, but none more so than those who are... Read more

Employment Industry
<p>“In one home I worked, residents were isolated after testing, and many workers didn’t want to work because they were worried about their own or a family member&#8217;s health.&#8221; (iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Disability workers face uncertainty and risk of illness due to COVID-19, survey says

A new national survey of Disability Support Workers (DSWs) has found that workers are facing financial hardship,... Read more

Accessibility Finance Industry Mental Health Research
<p>“I have spent four years trying to turn a vision into reality, and I now have [the] opportunity to move this forward.&#8221; (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Disability sector grant recipients announced

National social enterprise Community Business Bureau (CBB) has announced the first round of recipients to receive up to... Read more

Industry Noticeboard
<p>Ms Jennings is the former Public Transport Ombudsman and Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Office for School Dispute Resolution Victoria. (Source: Public Transport Ombudsman)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

New Mental Health And Disability Services Commissioner

Treasure Jennings has been appointed as the new Victorian Mental Health Complaints Commissioner and the Disability... Read more

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