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<p>With Paralympians getting ready for this year’s events, the Australian Government has announced equal monetary incentives to athletes with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 months ago by Georgie Waters

Australian Government pledges tens of thousands of dollars to successful Paralympians

Paralympians will be receiving multiple forms of support from the Australian Government in the Paris Games Read more

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<p>Paralympians are athletes with disability who compete at the Olympic level. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 months ago by Georgie Waters

Why the Paralympics are about more than just sports

Approximately 4,400 athletes with disability are set to participate in the Paralympics, according to the official Paris... Read more

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<p>Working in the disability sector can be rewarding, but wage concerns may be causing workers to leave the industry. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 months ago by Georgie Waters

Disability support workers are paid up to five dollars less per hour compared to aged care employees

Aged care and childcare workers recently received a 15 percent wage increase, however, disability workers are being left... Read more

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<p>NDIS Minister Bill Shorten commented recently on state and territory stances on NDIS reforms. [Source: ChameleonsEye; Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 months ago by Georgie Waters

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten says state and territory support is ‘secured’ for NDIS reforms

The ‘Getting the NDIS Back on Track’ bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 27, 2024. The... Read more

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<p>Disability support workers who support NDIS participants will gather in front of the NDIA office in protest of wage theft from providers. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 months ago by Georgie Waters

Australian Services Union secretary comments on wage theft protest

Up to 10 percent of NDIS providers may be ‘underpaying their support workers by classifying them at lower award... Read more

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<p>The National Disability Research Partnership funds research to benefit people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 months ago by Georgie Waters

Australian Government allocates $13.6 million dollars to establish the National Disability Research Partnership

Possible new research funding from the National Disability Research Partnership could lead to Aussies with disability... Read more

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<p>Deaf Festival Sydney is being held this year on August 24, to create a fun day out for all Australians. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 months ago by Georgie Waters

Everyone welcome at Deaf Festival Sydney this Saturday

Deaf Australia, a not-for-profit organisation, estimates that close to 20,000 Australians use Auslan to communicate on a... Read more

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<p>The Department of Social Services recently released a discussion paper on the current National Carer Strategy and wants Australians’ input. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 months ago by Georgie Waters

Eligible carers can receive a gift card for providing feedback on the National Carer Strategy

More than 2.5 million Australians are unpaid carers, according to the latest data from the Australian Bureau of... Read more

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<p>With costs of living rising, people with disability under financial strain are advised to seek help if needed. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 months ago by Georgie Waters

Extra costs for Aussies with disability could cause mortgage payment problems

Approximately 64 percent of Australians with disability currently own their own homes, with 41 percent living with a... Read more

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<p>With two new initiatives, the Australian Government is aiming to better support people with disability and employ more people who are neurodivergent. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 7 months ago by Georgie Waters

NDIS Minister Shorten praises new government initiatives

The Australian Government has allocated $375,000 dollars to increase training for young disability support workers, and... Read more

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