Minister Shorten doorstop interview at the opening of a Hearing Australia office at Figtree
Minister for the NDIS and Government Services, Bill Shorten talks about Disability Royal Commission, NDIS and other issues at this door stop interview.
DARU Update
Join the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health
Closing date: December 19, 2023
Are you passionate about the health rights of people with intellectual disability? Do you want to be a part of the newly established National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health? The Centre is now looking for people to be on their Council.
International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) – NDIS stories and experiences
Recognised on 3 December, IDPwD aims to increase awareness, understanding and acceptance of people with disability. Our IDPwD theme for 2023 is ‘We’re better together’. It highlights that as a community, workplace, team, friendship group or family – we’re better together. By recognising the talents, skills, experience and ideas of all ensures better outcomes for all. … Continued
Share your experience with voting in Victoria
A committee of the Victorian Parliament is asking for your help. The committee is asking people with disabilities to fill out a survey about the 2022 Victorian election. They want to know what went well and what can be improved. You can do the survey online or download an easy English version. If you choose … Continued
Treatment of Passengers with Physical Disabilities on Airlines & in Australian Airports
PDA recently wrote a Position Statement on the Treatment of Passengers with Physical Disabilities on Airlines & in Australian Airports which will be included as a submission to the Aviation White Paper.
Shorten flags autism changes, says NDIS ‘can’t be surrogate school system’
A diagnosis of autism is unlikely to be enough to guarantee future access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme as the government prepares to clarify that individualised packages were designed only for Australians with profound disabilities.
NDIS goal setting for adults with cerebral palsy
This new resource created in partnership with CP-Achieve provides guidance around setting NDIS goals.
Women with Disability Victoria are seeking a Workforce Capacity Building Officer
Closing date: December 4, 2023
A great new job opportunity at WDV! They are seeking a Workforce Capacity Building Officer – Gender and Disability Equity to join our team. Please refer to the Position Description for further details. The position will deliver the Women’s Health Services (WHS) Capacity Building Project to support regional women’s health services to engage and work … Continued
Australia’s rates of autism should be celebrated – but real-life impact, not diagnosis, should determine NDIS support
Ahead of the release of the government’s review into the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the topic taking centre stage is the diagnosis of autism. Over one third of people accessing the scheme list it as a primary disability. NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has flagged changes to NDIS access, shifting the emphasis from diagnosis to … Continued
Pilot Program to Boost Career Growth for Disabled Individuals
The Albanese Labor Government remains focussed on boosting employment opportunities and meaningful careers for people with disability, with the official launch of the Career Pathways Pilot today.
My accessible parking bay is a right for people living with disability, not your loading zone
“You want to park here?” The truck driver honestly seemed perplexed by my daughter’s question as we pulled up next to his open window. I suppose having a 19-year-old yelling at you from a passenger car window wasn’t something he’d come across before. But the fact that his truck was perfectly parked in the accessible … Continued
Survey on accessing Disability Service Providers and support workers
Closing date: December 21, 2023
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) has put together a survey on accessing Disability Service Providers and support workers. SCIA understand it has been a struggle for some with finding service providers that have the capacity to assist, with a shortage of quality and well-trained support workers. SCIA would like to get a better idea of how … Continued
Victoria Police Accessibility Action Plan 2024-26
Closing date: December 18, 2023
Consultation for the next Victoria Police Accessibility Action Plan (AAP) 2024-2026 is now open. As part of this, Victoria Police has released a community survey seeking input from people with disability, families, carers, community members, and the disability sector. The survey is an opportunity for the disability community to help shape the next AAP. Listening … Continued
Australians with disability tell their stories for International Day of People with Disability
The ABC is featuring stories by and about people with disability leading up to and beyond December 3, the International Day of People with Disability. From November 19 to December 10, the ABC is partnering with International Day of People with Disability to feature stories across all platforms to celebrate the wins, highlight the struggles, … Continued
If special schools close, students with disability need more inclusive mainstream education, experts say
In its final report handed down in September, the disability royal commission called for the phasing out of segregated education by 2051. It’s a call that has sparked deep debate. Even the six commissioners disagree. Only three — including the two who live with disability — recommended phasing special schools out. The other three did … Continued