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<p>The projects will specifically support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, individuals living in remote regions and culturally and linguistically diverse populations [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Government funds projects targeting hard-to-reach communities

A significant funding grant by the Federal Government will help the nation become more inclusive for people with... Read more

<p>The 317 page report by the National Institute of Labour Studies gave insight into NDIS participant experience [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

University study shines light on NDIS consumer feedback

A new report by the National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS), at South Australia’s Flinders University has found... Read more

<p>A promise of free TAFE training for Victorians over 30 &#8216;priority&#8217; courses will arm the social services industry with highly qualified and skilled workers [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Victorian Government recognises importance of social services

The Victorian Government has announced a new initiative that will improve the social service industry, by growing the... Read more

<p>The award was established in Stella’s name to recognise her important achievements [Source: Arts Access Victoria]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Legacy of Stella Young acknowledged through arts award

An inaugural award named after the late Stella Young will recognise young Australian artists with disability. Read more

<p>Serco Citizens Services Pty Ltd (Serco) will operate the NDIA call centre out of Melbourne and regional Victoria over the next two years, commencing next month. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Advocates call for hang-up on new NDIA call centre contract

Concerns have begun to arise following an announcement by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) that it has... Read more

<p>The Christie Centre team enjoying the Keys To Success &#8211; Self Advocacy Training in Mildura [Source: VALID]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Program aimed at empowerment, a success in Mildura

A Victorian program is helping people living with disability take control of their lives. Read more

<p>At full operation the NDIS will provide life-changing support to more than 460,000 Australians living with disability (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Concerns after Medicare levy increase to fund NDIS scrapped

An announcement by the Turnbull Government to scrap the Medicare levy increase used to fund the National Disability... Read more

<p>Parents of autistic young people believe their children&#8217;s unique skills will help them achieve their full potential when teamed with flexible and modified workplaces (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Flexibility aids future success for young people with autism

A university research group, conducted as part of a new research program in Western Australia, has found that parents of... Read more

Autism
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

AMA take aim at NDIS

A number of key concerns and considerations relating to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have been laid... Read more

<p>Griffith University has developed a new app to help accessibility on the Gold Coast (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

New app puts the Gold Coast accessibility at your fingertips

Technology is once again leading the way in disability support with the announcement of a new app, which aims to help... Read more