NDIS NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
![<p>The peak body for disability service providers says this is made evident on the second page of the Growing the NDIS Market and Workforce Strategy document, dated 2015 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/29-March.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Disability market and workforce strategy re-release “old news”
The Federal Government’s release of a National Workforce Strategy for disability last week is “a rehash of old... Read more
![<p>The South Australian Government is calling on people with disability to have their input on the State’s inclusive future [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/27-March.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Consultation opens for South Australia’s first State Disability Inclusion Plan
Consultation for South Australia’s first Disability Inclusive Plan has opened, to promote a more inclusive community... Read more
![<p>Rachel Fenwick (middle) with one of her medals [Source: Bedford Group]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/Rachel.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Bedford’s ‘Golden Girls’ celebrate Special Olympics success
Two employees of Bedford Group have represented the country and the disability service provider by bringing home medals... Read more
![<p>The action plan will work to halve the number of young people with disability entering residential aged care by 2025 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/25-March-RAC-dis.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Action plan moving young people with disability out of aged care
A new national action plan unveiled last week will aim to halve the number of young people with disability entering... Read more
![<p>The Government is looking for input from the public through an open survey, face-to-face workshops and an online forum [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22-March-consultations.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Consultation begins for 2020 National Disability Strategy
Consultation with the Australian community is now open to shape the future of Australia’s disability policy for 2020... Read more
![<p>The new blueprint will support the successful delivery of early intervention services, both inside and outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme [Source: Shutterstock]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/22-March-ECEI.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Nation’s first early intervention blueprint to maximise services
Early Childhood Intervention Australia (ECIA) has been commissioned by the Government to deliver Australia’s first... Read more
![<p>Senator Steele-John will continue his work in disability advocacy towards reducing discrimination, barriers and ableism faced by Australians with disability [Source: The Greens Website]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/21-March.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Senator Jordon Steele-John’s disability advocacy recognised in political leadership awards
Australian Greens Senator Jordon Steele-John has been recognised for his outstanding disability advocacy in the 2018... Read more
ROYAL COMMISSION: More help required for older Australians with disability accessing My Aged Care
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety has today heard more support is required for older Australians... Read more
![<p>The campaign highlights four key priorities the Alliance feels must be addressed to ensure Australians with autism receive the support they need [Source: I CAN Network Twitter] </p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/18-March-autism.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Autism organisations join forces for change ahead of election
Eleven autism organisations have joined forces to bring positive change to the autism community, ahead of the federal... Read more
![<p>The second series of Employable Me will follow the journeys of nine people with disability to finding employment [Source: ABC]</p>](https://agedcareguide-assets.imgix.net/news/articles/15-March.jpg?fm=pjpg)
Award winning series on disability and employment returns to television screens
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) award winning documentary series, following people with disability on... Read more