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<p>Transport NSW has made note of 160 new improvement opportunities to assist access to public transport for people with disability and limited mobility (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Transport disadvantage identified in NSW

More than 160 new improvement opportunities have been identified by Transport for NSW as they aim to address the needs... Read more

<p>Caring for anyone carries a toll, so it is important that unpaid carers take the time to look after themselves (Source: Adoni Media)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Why unpaid carers need to look after themselves

Caring for someone with a disability is by no means a small responsibility. It’s a job where above all else you feel... Read more

<p>A number of Australians are now able to access the NDIS as the New Year welcomes new rollout locations and ages (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

New Year marks new rollout regions for NDIS

More people living with disability in Tasmania, Queensland and South Australia will now have access to the National... Read more

<p>More than 60,000 full time disability care workers are needed by 2019 (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Successful applicant announced for workforce boosting initiative

The consortium appointed the role of implementing a $33 million Government led and funded job creating initiative, for... Read more

<p>A number of people with younger onset dementia and their carers discuss dementia and the NDIS in the short video by Dementia Australia (Source: YouTube)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Additional NDIS support has arrived for people living with younger onset dementia

The way people living with younger onset dementia access, understand and navigate the National Disability Insurance... Read more

<p>Submissions for the inquiry are now open (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

NDIS in the ACT under inquiry

Written submissions are being welcomed by the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) Legislative Assembly as they begin to... Read more

<p>The staff at Talking Aged Care and DPS Publishing wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year (Source: Shutterstock)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

As our first big year draws to a close, the team behind Talking Disability would like to wish you all a happy and safe... Read more

<p>New Minister for Social Services Dan Tehan (Source: Facebook)</p>
Posted 7 years ago by Alexandra Stopford

New Minister for Social Services appointed as part of Cabinet reshuffle

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been affected by the latest Cabinet reshuffle after a new Minister... Read more

Posted 7 years ago by Andrew Lodiong

Disability art exhibition receives $10k grant funding

Footscray Community Arts Centre (FCAC) have been granted $10,000 to host an event that engages people with a disability... Read more

Posted 7 years ago by Andrew Lodiong

New employment hope for vision impaired Australians

Vision Australia have teamed up with The Salvation Army to help young people in the blind and low vision community find... Read more