This position paper outlines the Commission’s early thinking on NDIS costs. The purpose of this position paper is to seek feedback on the Commission’s preliminary conclusions, and on any additional issues that should be considered before the public release of the final study report. This position paper was released on 14 June 2017. You are … Continue reading
Call for Comments on the Draft General Comment on the Right of Persons with Disabilities to Live Independently and Be Included in the Community (Article 19) In 2014, the CRPD Committee decided to prepare a draft General Comment on article 19 of the Convention. The Committee considered that it was important to clarify the content … Continue reading
BCNA will be developing a suite of resources in accessible formats, which will include appropriate information in easy English, audio and video. Videos of personal stories have been identified as a valuable tool to better understand the experiences of people with a disability affected by breast cancer, their families and supporters and are looking for … Continue reading
This award recognises and rewards the contribution women with disabilities have made that is of direct benefit to women with disabilities, or to making a more inclusive community, in Victoria. You are invited to nominate a woman with a disability, or a group of women with disabilities making a difference. All award nominees are acknowledged and … Continue reading
The Code of Conduct is part of the new NDIS Quality and Safeguarding Framework and is been developed to ensure that all NDIS participants have the same protections, regardless of where they live in Australia. The Code of Conduct will outline expectations for providers and workers delivering supports under the NDIS and will outline the course … Continue reading
The Victorian Law Reform Commission is reviewing how victims of family violence can be assisted through the Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996. It can be hard for victims of family violence to access assistance, due to lack of awareness and barriers to eligibility. The Commission is looking at ways to make things easier. The consultations … Continue reading
