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"Immunise was designed to be easy to use and hard to break,"explained OnePassport CEO, Michael Maher. (iStock)

In a time of strict regulation, OnePassport® Immunise simplifies record keeping

Tags Employment Industry Posted 5 days ago

SPONSORED STORY - The current COVID-19 pandemic has impacted everyone, but none more so than those who are vulnerable… Read more

"The aim of the care huddle is to present current information about care needs in a concise way that is easily understood." (Source: iStock)

Care Huddles – a tool to improve communication and support team building

Tags NDIS Accessibility Employment Advice Industry Posted 2 weeks ago

OPINION - Care huddles are a structured process for teams to communicate about client care, share information, and de… Read more

"[The] announcement is significant, not least because JobTrainer could contribute to placing well-qualified disability workers into the 90,000 additional disability positions..." (Source: iStock)

JobTrainer may have potential to boost disability workforce

Tags NDIS Accessibility Employment Industry Posted 2 weeks ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Federal Government has announced a new skills investment program called JobTrainer as part of its coronavirus mea… Read more

“These two scholarship winners will work with various ABC teams over three months, to develop their skills, produce content and gain valuable employment experience.” (iStock)

Regional content creators with disability given opportunity to showcase talent

Tags Accessibility Employment Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Australian Broadcasting Company (ABC) and the Federal Government have partnered as a part of a scholarship to sho… Read more

Ms Rogerson, CEO of Autism Awareness Australia, welcomes the focus on the hospitality industry as it allows for more employment opportunities (Source: iStock).

New training projects to support people with autism into work

Tags NDIS Autism Accessibility Employment Posted 1 month ago by Rebecca St Clair

As a part of their disability employment initiative, the Federal Government has introduced two new training projects … Read more

“This report shows the scheme is continuing to operate in ways that are at odds with its person-centred ethos.” (Source: iStock)

Only one in five disability workers has positive NDIS experience

Tags NDIS Employment Posted 2 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

A survey conducted by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) of nearly 2,300 disability workers has flagged high le… Read more

The Disability Royal Commission published its latest issues paper​ to try and understand the barriers and experiences of people with disability when it comes to employment. (Source: Shutterstock)

Disability Royal Commission turns focus to employment barriers

Tags Accessibility Employment Posted 2 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability wants to know why peopl… Read more

The impact of the COVID-19 outbreak is likely to permanently change things for disability workers and they way infection control is managed, says Ms Sharrock. (Source: Shutterstock)

Report shows COVID-19 increases the risk to disability workers

Tags Accessibility Employment Posted 3 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

A survey of more than 2,300 disability support workers by the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney has reveal… Read more

"Around 8,000 international students already work as aged and disability carers and allowing them to work more hours makes sense." (Source: Shutterstock)

International students to boost COVID-19 disability and health workforce

Tags Therapies Education Employment Posted 3 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Work restrictions for international students in medical courses are being eased during the COVID-19 crisis to help bo… Read more

In consultation with clients as well as where appropriate any carers, family or nominees, providers should review clients’ care plans and assess what is essential. (Source: Shutterstock)

COVID-19 contract, lease and consumer law considerations for NDIS Providers

Tags NDIS Employment Advice Industry Posted 3 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

OPINION - COVID-19 has created a number of regulatory and other legal issues that impact NDIS providers. Read more

The boost to funding is in addition to measures​ already put in place to assist NDIS participants and providers during the coronavirus pandemic. (Source: Shutterstock)

Funding announced to support Australians most at risk during COVID-19

Tags NDIS Autism Down Syndrome Accessibility Employment Posted 3 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Federal Government has announced they are committing more than $154 million to support vulnerable Australians, in… Read more

Businesses delivering NDIS funded supports and services directly to clients, as well as those working remotely, need to consider the workplace health and safety issues. (Source: Shutterstock)

COVID-19 employment considerations for NDIS providers

Tags NDIS Accessibility Employment Advice Industry Posted 3 months ago

OPINION PIECE - The COVID-19 pandemic has placed immense strain on the economy and raises complex legal problems for … Read more

Disability advocacy groups expect the number of COVID-19 cases to rise dramatically across Australia if ADEs remain in operation. (Source: Shutterstock)

Government-funded workplaces putting people with intellectual disability at risk

Tags Autism Down Syndrome Accessibility Employment Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Disability advocates say that people with an intellectual disability are being put at greater risk of being exposed t… Read more

“Anxiety [about COVID-19] is exacerbated by the feeling that they are being left behind or ignored in government and community responses.” (Source: Shutterstock)

Royal Commission raises concerns about COVID-19 support

Tags Conditions Accessibility Employment Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Disability Royal Commission (DRC) has released a statement saying it's “deeply concerned” about the impact of… Read more

“Disability exacerbated by an inability to afford essential medical items or doctor appointments and the impossible requirement to meet obligations to retain Newstart.” (Source: Shutterstock)

Newstart obligations for disabled “unrealistic”

Tags NDIS Accessibility Employment Research Posted 4 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Newstart Allowance recipients who have disabilities or are sick face “unrealistic’  Read more

Less than 25% of people with disability with an NDIS plan are in work. (Source: Shutterstock)

PWDA's call to break down employment barriers

Tags Accessibility Employment Posted 5 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

People With Disability Australia (PWDA) have announced a new $100 million proposal to tear down barriers for those wi… Read more

Not being able to participate in school can result in poor educational outcomes, reduced job prospects, and mental health issues in the longer-term [Source: Shutterstock]

“No surprise” in literacy numbers for speech pathologists

Tags Education Employment Research Posted 7 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

A report released from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development’s (OECD) Programme for Internatio… Read more

From 25-29 November, AccessAbility Day allows employers to explore the option of employing a jobseeker with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]

Making work accessible for everyone

Tags NDIS Employment Posted 8 months ago by Liz Alderslade

The Australian Government initiative, AccessAbility Day, kicks off today, allowing employers to connect with job seek… Read more

The aim of the labour hire program is to provide valuable experience and skills to people with disability, while also encouraging businesses to hire people with disability. [Source: Shutterstock]

New program provides seasonal work for people with disability

Tags Employment Posted 8 months ago by Liz Alderslade

A new labour hire program for people with disability, called LabourIn, is launching at a high demand time of year, ju… Read more

Casual work arrangements receives response from people with disabilities who need flexible services, but it does disincentivise retention of quality staff who want job security. [Source: Shutterstock]

New report recommends ways to support and improve the disability workforce

Tags Employment Research Posted 10 months ago by Liz Alderslade

A recently released report asks the Commonwealth Government led collaboration between disability service providers, t… Read more