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The 317 page report by the National Institute of Labour Studies gave insight into NDIS participant experience [Source: Shutterstock]

University study shines light on NDIS consumer feedback

7 months ago

A new report by the National Institute of Labour Studies (NILS), at South Australia’s Flinders University has foun…

A promise of free TAFE training for Victorians over 30 'priority' courses will arm the social services industry with highly qualified and skilled workers [Source: Shutterstock]

Victorian Government recognises importance of social services

7 months ago

The Victorian Government has announced a new initiative that will improve the social service industry, by growing the…

The award was established in Stella’s name to recognise her important achievements [Source: Arts Access Victoria]

Legacy of Stella Young acknowledged through arts award

7 months ago

An inaugural award named after the late Stella Young will recognise young Australian artists with disability.

Serco Citizens Services Pty Ltd (Serco) will operate the NDIA call centre out of Melbourne and regional Victoria over the next two years, commencing next month. [Source: Shutterstock]

Advocates call for hang-up on new NDIA call centre contract

7 months ago

Concerns have begun to arise following an announcement by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) that it has…

The Christie Centre team enjoying the Keys To Success - Self Advocacy Training in Mildura [Source: VALID]

Program aimed at empowerment, a success in Mildura

7 months ago

A Victorian program is helping people living with disability take control of their lives.

At full operation the NDIS will provide life-changing support to more than 460,000 Australians living with disability (Source: Shutterstock)

Concerns after Medicare levy increase to fund NDIS scrapped

7 months ago

An announcement by the Turnbull Government to scrap the Medicare levy increase used to fund the National Disability I…

Parents of autistic young people believe their children's unique skills will help them achieve their full potential when teamed with flexible and modified workplaces (Source: Shutterstock)

Flexibility aids future success for young people with autism

7 months ago

A university research group, conducted as part of a new research program in Western Australia, has found that parents…

AMA take aim at NDIS

7 months ago

A number of key concerns and considerations relating to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) have been lai…

Griffith University has developed a new app to help accessibility on the Gold Coast (Source: Shutterstock)

New app puts the Gold Coast accessibility at your fingertips

7 months ago

Technology is once again leading the way in disability support with the announcement of a new app, which aims to help…

New keys are unlocking access to a network of Changing Places (Source: Shutterstock)

Carers given the key to unlock Changing Places

7 months ago

Western Australia is leading the way in accessibility following the launch of a new initiative which will unlock acce…

Vision Australia says people with disability are excluded from the workplace all because of a lack of accessible information and communications technology (Source: Shutterstock)

More ICT means more jobs for people with disability

7 months ago

Vision Australia, with the support of 25 other disability advocacy groups, organisations and peak bodies, is working …

DPS has launched their new product: DisabilitySupportGuide.com.au (Source: DPS)

DPS' disability game-changer is ready and set to LAUNCH!

7 months ago

A new, national and game-changing online disability support directory, developed by consumers and for consumers has b…

Three governments have introduced employment rate targets for people with disability in the public sector (Source: Shutterstock)

State governments announce targets to increase disability employment

8 months ago

Three state Governments are taking the lead to increase workforce participation rates for people living with disabili…

Queensland is a bright shade of blue this month for National Autism Awareness Month (Source: Autism Queensland)

April - a month for Autism Awareness

8 months ago

People living with autism and their families are at the heart of a number of events and initiatives this month, as pa…

NSW played host to a disability round table earlier this month (Source: Shutterstock)

Disability roundtable to improve NSW services

8 months ago

New research, highlighting innovations and making recommendations for improving nationwide services for people with d…

New groups across SA and VIC have gained access to the NDIS as of 1 April 2018 (Source: Shutterstock)

More of SA and VIC part of NDIS

8 months ago

Australians with disability within the Bayside Peninsula in Victoria, and those aged between 18-64 years living in th…

A proposal for nine new Accessibility Emoji has been put forward by Apple (Source: Unicode)

Express yourself - inclusive Emoji concept introduced

8 months ago

First our keyboards welcomed the introduction of the red-head Emojis, now, tech giant Apple is looking to move forwar…

A new University of Queensland study, set to launch in April, is focusing on supporting families of teenagers with a developmental disability (Source: Shutterstock)

Study offers a “simple” solution for families

8 months ago

Day to day challenges faced by the families of teenagers with a developmental disability are the focus of a new Unive…

A new Disability Employment Services (DES) Provider panel has been established in Australia (Source: Shutterstock)

Disability services sector welcomes provider panel

8 months ago

Disability services across the nation have been given a shake up with the introduction and establishment of a new Dis…

Surf Life Saving Clubs across QLD and NSW introduced the Inclusive Beaches program for children with disability (Source: Aspect)

Inclusive Beaches program hit the sand running over summer

8 months ago

A new joint initiative between Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) and Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has led to a …

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