What people with disability need to know about the Federal Budget (2023 – ‘24)
Tags Conditions Finance Government NDISThe Federal Government Budget was delivered by Treasurer Jim Chalmers and several announcements will be of particular... Read more
Disabilities not supported by the NDIS
Tags Accessibility Conditions Government Mental Health NDISIf you’re wondering whether your disability is covered by the NDIS, this article will list a number of conditions... Read more
What disaster assistance is there for people with disability?
Tags Accessibility Advice GovernmentFloods and bushfires have been a major feature of the past few years in Australia and can put people with disability in very... Read more
What is the difference between support coordination and plan management?
Tags Government NDISWhen you get approved for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan, you may be wondering who can help in your journey... Read more
What is the Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program?
Tags Accessibility Government Health and Wellbeing NDISThe Disability Support for Older Australians (DSOA) Program is a closed scheme that provides care and services to people... Read more
Access and rights for people with vision impairment
Tags Accessibility Conditions GovernmentA recent complaint to the Australian Human Rights Commission has brought up the issue of Government processes not always... Read more
How does recent inflation impact you?
Tags Advice Finance GovernmentAs Australia is beginning to feel the effects of inflation, you will likely see an increase in daily expenses. ... Read more
Australia’s Disability Strategy – what it means for you
Tags Accessibility GovernmentA new vision has been created to replace the National Disability Strategy 2010-2020, which will affect the lives of all Australians... Read more
What does the Primary Health Care Ten-Year Plan mean for you?
Tags Government Health and WellbeingChanges are coming to the primary health care system as part of the latest plan for health reform, and these changes could... Read more
What you need to know this tax time
Tags Employment Finance Government30 June marks the end of the financial year, which means tax returns will soon be due. ... Read more
Accessing disability support without NDIS funding
Tags Autism Finance Government NDIS TherapiesOnly about 10 percent of Australians with disability are actually National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants.... Read more
How are employment services changing?
Tags Employment GovernmentChanges will soon be made to Australian Government employment services, including where job seekers access information and... Read more
How does disability support work in the justice system?
Tags Accommodation Government NDISPeople come into contact with the criminal justice system for many different reasons and often need support during their... Read more
Tips for accessing mental health treatment plans
Tags Advice Government Health and Wellbeing Mental HealthMental health treatment plans can help you to address worry, stress, sadness and potential crises in your life before they... Read more
Voluntary assisted dying – what you need to know
Tags Conditions Government Health and WellbeingIf you have a terminal illness there are now laws around how you can get help to die on your own terms, when you choose and... Read more