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<p>At the Disability Royal Commission, CEO of VALID, Kevin Stone, and disability advocate, Alan Robertson. [Source: Disability Royal Commission]</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Liz Alderslade

ROYAL COMMISSION: People with disability deserve the right to live independently

The last three days of the Royal Commission into the Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with... Read more

Accommodation NDIS
<p>Dr Peter Gibilisco provided a statement about his lived experiences of receiving accommodation and support in a group home. [Source: Disability Royal Commission] </p>
Posted 4 years ago by Liz Alderslade

ROYAL COMMISSION: Strict rules and inconsistent care

The third sitting of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability... Read more

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<p> International Day of People with Disability is a United Nation sanctioned day to be celebrated worldwide and puts a spotlight on people with disability and their achievements. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Celebrating the contributions of Australians with disability

Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD), raising awareness, understanding and acceptance, and... Read more

Accessibility Advice Conditions
<p>Nearly $140 million will be invested in advocacy and counselling support and legal assistance services for people engaging with the Disability Royal Commission. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Support services for Disability Royal Commission announced

All of the support organisations receiving funding from the Government to cover people engaging with the Disability... Read more

Accessibility Advice Mental Health
<p>Seeing Eye Dog, Odie, with paramedics Kate Taylor and Carl Attwood, and Victoria Ambulance Manager Government Relations and Advocacy, Chris Edwards. [Source: Ambulance Victoria]</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Ambulance Victoria and Vision Australia launch new accessibility initiative

Ambulance Victoria’s new ID cards will make them more identifiable to people who are blind or with low vision, due to... Read more

Accessibility Conditions Transport
<p>Government has reinforced their commitments by boosting the Younger People in Residential Aged Care Action Plan. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Government strengthens Younger People in Residential Aged Care Action Plan target

Following the release of the Aged Care Royal Commission Interim Report, the Government has responded to the issue of... Read more

Accessibility Accommodation NDIS
<p>From 25-29 November, AccessAbility Day allows employers to explore the option of employing a jobseeker with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Making work accessible for everyone

The Australian Government initiative, AccessAbility Day, kicks off today, allowing employers to connect with job seekers... Read more

Employment NDIS
<p>The aim of the labour hire program is to provide valuable experience and skills to people with disability, while also encouraging businesses to hire people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Liz Alderslade

New program provides seasonal work for people with disability

A new labour hire program for people with disability, called LabourIn, is launching at a high demand time of year, just... Read more

Employment
<p>Minister Stuart Robert&#8217;s speech at the National Press Club last Thursday was to announce the future plans for the NDIS. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Minister promises big future changes for the NDIS

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Stuart Robert addressed the National Press Club in Canberra... Read more

Accessibility NDIS
<p>The Community Forum in Adelaide on tuesday night was booked out by people with disability, friends and family, industry providers and advocates. [Source: Talking Disability]</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Liz Alderslade

Community shares anger and frustration with Government

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability held their second Adelaide... Read more

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