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<p>According to information supplied by the NDIS, there are a number of scams that could impact people with a disability that they need to look out for. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Warning of scams targeting people with disability during COVID-19

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is warning people with disability about online scams, as scammers take... Read more

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<p>The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to permanently change things for disability workers and they way infection control is managed, says Ms Sharrock. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Report shows COVID-19 increases the risk to disability workers

A survey of more than 2,300 disability support workers by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has revealed... Read more

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<p>There have been some early concerns​ about the privacy of the COVIDSafe app and how long the data is stored and who will have access to the information. (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

COVID-19 tracing app needs to be accessible for people with disability

Australians across the country are being encouraged to download an app to their smartphones to help trace the spread of... Read more

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<p>Only 0.5 percent of rentals, 326 out of 69,997, in Australia are affordable for someone receiving the Disability Support Pension. (Source: Shutterstock) </p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

A chronic shortage of affordable private rentals leaving people with disability behind

The 2020 Anglicare Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed a chronic shortage of affordable private rentals... Read more

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<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 4 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

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<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 4 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

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<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 4 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

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<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 4 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

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<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 4 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

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<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 4 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

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