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<p>Ann Marie Smith, who had cerebral palsy, died in April, of septic shock and multiple organ failure. (Source: South Australia Police)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

South Australian Government accepts safeguarding recommendations

The Disability Safeguarding Task Force, established in the wake of the tragic death of Ann Marie Smith, has released its... Read more

NDIS
<p>&#8220;John has guided the NDIA under successive governments and ministers and I thank him for his service.&#8221; (Source: Actuaries Institute) </p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

NDIA Board member resigns position

National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) board member Mr John Walsh AM has resigned from his role, effective 31... Read more

NDIS Noticeboard
<p>&#8220;Immunise was designed to be easy to use and hard to break,&#8221;explained OnePassport CEO, Michael Maher. (iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

In a time of strict regulation, OnePassport® Immunise simplifies record keeping

SPONSORED STORY – The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, but none more so than those who are... Read more

Employment Industry
<p>“In one home I worked, residents were isolated after testing, and many workers didn’t want to work because they were worried about their own or a family member&#8217;s health.&#8221; (iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Disability workers face uncertainty and risk of illness due to COVID-19, survey says

A new national survey of Disability Support Workers (DSWs) has found that workers are facing financial hardship,... Read more

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<p>“I have spent four years trying to turn a vision into reality, and I now have [the] opportunity to move this forward.&#8221; (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Disability sector grant recipients announced

National social enterprise Community Business Bureau (CBB) has announced the first round of recipients to receive up to... Read more

Industry Noticeboard
<p>Ms Jennings is the former Public Transport Ombudsman and Deputy Chairperson of the Independent Office for School Dispute Resolution Victoria. (Source: Public Transport Ombudsman)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

New Mental Health And Disability Services Commissioner

Treasure Jennings has been appointed as the new Victorian Mental Health Complaints Commissioner and the Disability... Read more

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<p>&#8220;The aim of the care huddle is to present current information about care needs in a concise way that is easily understood.&#8221; (Source: iStock) </p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Care Huddles – a tool to improve communication and support team building

OPINION – Care huddles are a structured process for teams to communicate about client care, share information, and... Read more

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<p>&#8220;[The] announcement is significant, not least because JobTrainer could contribute to placing well-qualified disability workers into the 90,000 additional disability positions&#8230;&#8221; (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

JobTrainer may have potential to boost disability workforce

The Federal Government has announced a new skills investment program called JobTrainer as part of its coronavirus... Read more

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<p>“Repeated trauma is more common for people with disability who often have significant support needs and face many barriers to participation.” (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Trauma specialists on hand to support people with disability at Commission

As the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability prepares to resume... Read more

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<p>Ms Sharkie says that COVID-19 has magnified pre-existing issues in education and that students with disability and their families have been disproportionately impacted. (Source: iStock)</p>
Posted 4 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Students with disability in Victoria able to attend school as State moves into lockdown again

Areas of Victoria are once more under Stage 3, ‘Stay at Home’, coronavirus restrictions and many students with... Read more

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