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The Rights and attitudes issues paper​ has been designed to help the Royal Commission understand people’s awareness and understanding of the rights of people with disability. (Source: Shutterstock)

Royal Commission asks for submissions about disability rights and attitudes

Tags Accessibility Posted 5 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is calling for submissi… Read more

People with disability or those who need support are able to use the helpline to talk about their concerns in relation to COVID-19. (Source: Shutterstock)

COVID-19 helpline now available for people with disability

Tags NDIS Accessibility Posted 5 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

People with disability are now able to access a dedicated Disability Information Helpline to access important informa… Read more

According to information supplied by the NDIS, there are a number of scams that could impact people with a disability that they need to look out for. (Source: Shutterstock)

Warning of scams targeting people with disability during COVID-19

Tags Accessibility Advice Posted 5 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is warning people with disability about  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 5 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

There have been some early concerns​ about the privacy of the COVIDSafe app and how long the data is stored and who will have access to the information. (Source: Shutterstock)

COVID-19 tracing app needs to be accessible for people with disability

Tags Accessibility Posted 5 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Australians across the country are being encouraged to download an app to their smartphones to help trace the spread … Read more

Only 0.5 percent of rentals, 326 out of 69,997, in Australia are affordable for someone receiving the Disability Support Pension. (Source: Shutterstock)

A chronic shortage of affordable private rentals leaving people with disability behind

Tags Finance Accessibility Accommodation Research Posted 5 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

The 2020 Anglicare Australia Rental Affordability Snapshot has revealed a chronic shortage of affordable private rent… Read more

Having access to the right phone or assistive technology is vital for people with disability to be able to access important telehealth services during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Shutterstock)

Further support for NDIS participants during COVID-19

Tags NDIS Conditions Accessibility Posted 5 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

As a part of their coronavirus, COVID-19, response, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has announced fur… 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 5 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 5 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

With the information around schools changing as more information comes out, teachers and students are also facing challenges with adapting to online learning. (Source: Shutterstock)

Students with disability face “disconnection” with online learning

Tags User Stories Accessibility Posted 5 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

As a result of COVID-19 many schools have moved partially or completely to online learning, a drastic shift from the … Read more

In the recently announced COVID-19 response plan​​ for people with a disability, Cabinet Ministers approved access to the national medical stockpile of PPE. (Source: Shutterstock)

Personal Protective Equipment essential for safety

Tags Accessibility Posted 5 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

A lack of access to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 crisis is a concern for disability worker… Read more

A potential lack of focus on the right to health, equal access to critical healthcare, and the right to life for people with a disability during COVID-19 is a concern. (Source: Shutterstock)

COVID-19 planning for people with disability a human rights issue

Tags Accessibility Posted 5 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Independent experts in human rights, bioethics, and disability are concerned about the decision-making process being … Read more

The plan will give priority to people whose disability and current health status places them at the greatest risk from COVID-19. (Source: Shutterstock)

COVID-19 response plan for people with a disability

Tags Accessibility Posted 6 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Cabinet Ministers have approved a COVID-19 response plan that takes into account the unique health needs of people wi… Read more

COVID-19 and the challenges being faced by carers may impact a carers mental health. (Source: Shutterstock)

Challenges for unpaid carers during COVID-19

Tags Therapies Accessibility Mental Health Posted 6 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

Being an unpaid carer is a valuable and rewarding job but it's also a tough one, with many carers juggling multiple r… Read more

“Moving services online is an important way to ensure that people with disability can continue to get the essential supports they need.” (Source: Shutterstock)

The shift to online for disability services during COVID-19

Tags Therapies Accessibility Posted 6 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

COVID-19 measures are changing the way that service providers are delivering support to people with a disability in o… 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 6 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 6 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 6 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

“People with a disability are many and varied with differing needs and abilities. Therefore, having a wide range of options available to access groceries is really important." (Source: Shutterstock)

Priority home delivery for NDIS participants

Tags NDIS Accessibility Posted 6 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

A new priority service launched this Monday in partnership with some of Australia’s biggest supermarkets to provide… Read more

"When things like this happen the Government seems to think everyone is starting from the same start line, that is so not true." (Source: Shutterstock)

Unique challenges of Indigenous people with disability during COVID-19

Tags Accessibility Posted 6 months ago by Rebecca St Clair

While the country deals with the impact of the coronavirus, and people with disability face their own challenges aro… Read more

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