INDUSTRY NEWS | TALKING DISABILITY
States push back on NDIS changes as funding fight heats up
States are pushing back on the federal government’s new Thriving Kids program, warning they won’t sign up to NDIS... Read more
Centacare closure adds to wave of NDIS provider exits
Centacare is the latest NDIS provider to close, cutting services for 700 participants. With Annecto, PlayAbility and... Read more
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10 community participation activities NDIS participants can’t miss
Discover 10 NDIS community participation activities that boost independence, wellbeing and connection. From art... Read more
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Making life easier at home: NDIS domestic assistance explained
NDIS domestic assistance helps people with disability stay safe and independent at home by funding support for daily... Read more
Disability-inspired work takes $25K national prize
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“We’re burning out”: Disability workforce at breaking point
“We’re burning out”: New survey results reveal almost two in three disability support workers have considered... Read more
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Growing pains: The link between inklings and thriving kids
Australia is trialling two major changes to childhood disability support: the Inklings early intervention program for... Read more
Monash University unveils a new disability wellbeing index.
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Who gets to play? The push for disability inclusion in sport
The Play Well Strategy is reshaping sport in Australia, with a new advisory group driving disability inclusion and... Read more
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Closing the gaps: Community Visitor Schemes and disability safeguards in Australia
The Government is consulting on Community Visitor Schemes to ensure consistent safeguards for people with disability.... Read more