The Government want your feedback on the draft National Autism Strategy. This is a draft Strategy which has not yet been agreed by Government. Following feedback through the public consultation process the draft Strategy will be further refined and it is expected the final Strategy will be presented to Government by the end of 2024. … Continued
The Speak My Language (Disability) program continues to share important conversations about living well with disability. Through our partnership with 3ZZZ, 3CR, and Cherry Radio, there have been more than 260 broadcasts of Arabic, Spanish, Turkish, and Vietnamese podcasts since November last year.
Closing date: April 11, 2024
Where: In person at WDV’s office (Bourke St, Melbourne) Or online via Zoom When: 8 x 3 hour program sessions (breaks included). On Wednesdays from April 24th – June 12th. Individual mentor sessions and Graduation Celebration TBC. Cost: FREE Enabling Women will support people at their individual stages of leadership, and is a Program where … Continued
The disability community is hotly debating a recommendation that all service providers be registered. The proposal comes from a review of the industry, and is part of legislation making its way through parliament.
Sky News host Danica De Giorgio says the way Australians with disabilities access the NDIS is “said to be overhauled”. Ms De Giorgio said the overhaul will be done “under a federal government plan”.
When Calie Green was 19 years old, she moved hundreds of kilometres away from her family in central Queensland in search of a better, more accessible life. She had hoped to complete her studies at a university in Rockhampton, but there wasn’t enough support for people who are deaf. But 20 years later, Ms Green, … Continued
Major reforms to the National Disability Insurance (NDIS) have been introduced to parliament today by Minister for the NDIS Bill Shorten. People with Disability Australia (PWDA) have responded with a call for genuine co-design to refine the legislation to ensure the reforms reflect the needs of the people they’re designed for.
Since the review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) released its recommendations in December, there has been a series of Town Hall events to discuss them around the country – but no actual changes. Today the government introduced a new bill to make way for NDIS reform. Disability minister Bill Shorten said “legislation and … Continued
This study by Summer Foundation and Latrobe University presents the perspectives of people with acquired neurological disability, disability support workers, and close others of people with complex needs to construct a holistic model of quality support.
The dust is settling on the release of the NDIS 10 Year Review, and all our minds turn to the upcoming government response. Out of all the 26 recommendations and 139 actions, the one word coming up again and again that snuck past the headline writers was ‘digital.’
This book is a key resource for students, managers and practitioners working in disability. It has 13 chapters. Each chapter is a different topic. It is written in approachable language, but grounded in research. The book fills a gap in the literature on quality and practice in disability services. This Australian book is free online.
A refreshed plan of action by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is aiming to support more people with disability find and keep jobs. The NDIA has refreshed its Participant Employment Strategy 2024-2026 (Strategy) to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of NDIS employment supports.
Council invites Golden Plains Shire community members to share their thoughts and have their say on the updated Disability Action Plan 2025-2029 (the Plan). Designed as a blueprint for fostering a more inclusive and accessible environment for living, working, and recreation, the Plan outlines key actions aimed at breaking down barriers faced by people with … Continued
The Australian government has delayed its formal response to the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) to mid-2024. Instead it has released a “Progress Update’”. So, what does the Progress Update tell us?
Nothing can hold 11-year-old Jamahl Ali back. The caring and confident student enjoys school, has lots of friends and is school captain this year, but it’s been a long journey to get where he is today. Jamahl’s mother Shanna Ali started noticing developmental concerns with Jamahl when he was just 18 months old.