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
More Victorians with a disability will get the peer support they need thanks to the Allan Labor Government’s Disability Self-Help Grants Program. Minister for Disability Lizzie Blandthorn today visited Sunspec Support Group for Families and Carers of People with Disabilities in Sunbury to announce 72 self-help groups will receive a grant through the latest round … Continued
It’s time you heard directly about good support from people who have lived experience of disability. This peer-led resource captures insights intended to be shared, not only with support workers, support co-coordinators and App based platforms, but also with individuals when communicating with the workers they employ. Quality support means increased contributions from people with … Continued
Closing date: May 8, 2024
Join the WDV team! Are you passionate about advancing the rights of women with disabilities? We are seeking an enthusiastic Senior Policy and Research Officer to join our friendly team. Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) is a vibrant organisation of women with disabilities working for women with disabilities in Victoria. Some benefits of working … Continued
Many Australians with disability feel on the edge of a precipice right now. Recommendations from the disability royal commission and the NDIS review were released late last year. Now a draft NDIS reform bill has been tabled. In this series, experts examine what new proposals could mean for people with disability.
On the eve of Autism Acceptance Month, the clue to 30-down in the Hobart Mercury’s giant crossword was “competent”. The four-letter answer was “able”. It got me thinking about how the construct of “disability” is often framed as synonymous with failure, incompetence and inability.
We’re looking for young people with disabilities who identify as women, girls, feminine identifying or non-binary, aged 15-30, to join our Youth Advisory Group. Help us shape the future for young people with disabilities!
Closing date: April 30, 2024
ADEC is seeking appropriately qualified and experienced Quality Management professionals to apply for the inaugural role of General Manager Quality & Clinical Governance in support of our Advocacy, Disability and Aged Care Services.
Many who use the NDIS disagree with the mandatory registration of disability workers, saying it could block their access to support.
He struggled through school, feared he wouldn’t have coped at university, and lives with a genetic condition, but somehow Will Golding has used his disability to create his dream career. But it didn’t come easily.
Lynn Potter just wanted a short holiday when she booked accommodation at the Pinjarra Resort, south of Perth, in January 2024. But when she was told her guide dog Hector was not allowed, she went through months of stress trying to resolve the situation. Ms Potter told Jo Trilling on ABC Radio Perth that the … Continued
Although the NDIS Review set out a five-year timeframe for reform, many of the items within this bill are needed to modify the NDIS Act and to allow for changes to take place.
Australia’s public transportation standards are poised for their inaugural significant overhaul in two decades, aimed at enhancing accessibility for individuals with disabilities. In this podcast, let’s delve into the perspectives of disability advocates regarding these proposed modifications.