Annabel Pitt says she struggled to decide if she should disclose her disability when she applied for jobs. “People often perceive it as lying if you tell them later even if actually what you’ve been waiting for is safety and assurance that it won’t be held against you,” Ms Pitt said. She has started a job … Continued
Australians with terminal illnesses are being left in limbo as state governments and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) battle over who should fund their disability supports.
People with disabilities are being forced to share homes or risk becoming homeless after a change to disability accommodation rules. Amy Tobin, a champion para-athlete, lives alone but worries she’ll be homeless within weeks after a backflip on her current housing arrangement.
A backlog of thousands of National Disability Insurance Scheme tribunal appeals was almost entirely artificial, not based on proper legislative interpretation and driven instead by “external pressures” to rein in costs of the scheme, according to independent reviewers chosen to work through the stricken cases.
Closing date: December 14, 2023
A new round of Victorian Government grants to support disability self-help groups is now open. Grants of up to $7,000 a year for up to two years are available to assist Victorian disability self-help groups to operate. These grants can help groups to meet some of the costs associated with providing social, emotional and practical … Continued
Closing date: November 10, 2023
Share your thoughts and experiences around searching and applying for jobs as an Autistic person for your chance to win one of 2 x $100 Prepaid VISA Gift Cards. 💰 The voice of the Autistic community is vital in developing and designing Amaze’s new A-Plus Employment program, which works to bridge the gap between employers … Continued