The Department of Social Services (DSS) has distributed $14.9 million to help people with disabilities into work. The first round of the government’s structural adjustment fund for supported employment was issued to NDIS providers to support the employment of people with high support needs.
Closing date: June 3, 2024
University of Melbourne are working to make health communication better for everyone. They are asking people from Melbourne’s western suburbs to tell them all about their experiences with health research and health communication. They want to know where you get your health information from, what you think about biomedical research, and what sort of health … Continued
“They were treated like non-humans.” Alastair McEwin, commissioner from the Disability Royal Commission, says shocking vision of a woman being abused by her carers reinforces the “common theme” of disabled people being treated poorly in group homes.
In recent years legal aid services around the country have warned that too little government funding has left them struggling to ensure everyone can equal access to justice, regardless of income. But this year the peak body National Legal Aid is calling on the federal government to stump up a relatively-modest six million dollars to … Continued
Out of almost 12,000 beaches nationwide, less than 2% are currently accessible. This leaves many of the 4.4 million Australians living with a disability excluded from participating in our most iconic summer activities. Accessible Beaches Australia (ABA) is calling on the federal government to increase funding and support to Councils and Surf Live Saving Clubs … Continued
Closing date: May 15, 2024
The Allied Health team from Melbourne City Mission (MCM). MCM and Victorian Aboriginal Legal Service (VALS) are working together on 2 projects. These projects have been funded by the Commonwealth Department of Social Services and the Department of Justice and Community and Safety. They want to hear from people who have experience in the justice … Continued
Closing date: May 31, 2024
Are you a student and passionate about disability inclusion? We need your help. We are looking for six secondary school students to help us design a range of resources for schools. The final resources will: Deepen student understanding around what disability inclusion is. Explain the need for inclusion (through a rights-based lens). Provide practical and … Continued
Sometimes, support coordination and disability advocacy can present with similarities that can lead to role confusion. In this article, we look at the legislation and official advice on how to differentiate between these distinct but interconnected roles.
While each of their stories is different, the results are frustratingly similar — dealing with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has driven some of the most vulnerable people in our society to the brink. Becki Greene’s experiences left her in tears “many, many times”.
Australia is failing some of our most vulnerable citizens. This week, a news report showed the vile and cruel behaviour of three workers in a group home for people with disability.
On this episode of Reasonable & Necessary, Dr George meets with disability law experts Mitchell Skipsey, and Dr. Darren O’Donovan to understand the changes to the NDIS Act.
The pandemic showed that remote learning is effective. It’s absurd that universities are going back to processes that exclude us
Following a disturbing Four Corners investigation into Irabina Autism Services last year, the NDIS Commission appointed a Former judge to conduct an independent review.
Closing date: April 26, 2024
You will be the first point of contact for people needing disability-related support, either by phone, web or in-person enquiries. These may be people with disability, their families or careers or members of the community seeking guidance. You will work within a strengths-based framework to triage incoming enquiries and determine the support or assistance our … Continued
School Can’t Australia has launched a Crowdfunding Campaign. This will enable our organisation to continue growing, supporting those impacted by School Can’t. We would love your support! If you are in a position to do so, please consider making a donation, even $1 is helpful, and/or please consider sharing this with your own networks. The more sharing, the … Continued