Latest disability sector News

Power wheelchairs open new horizons for disabled Kiwis
Government must stop politicising NDIS fraud and take provider fraud seriously
UOW partners with Illawarra Disability Alliance to enhance local services
New $7.76 million Hunter disability centre officially opens at Beresfield
Securing the NDIS for future generations: Update on public consultation
New appointments give victims a voice on serious offenders
Australian Prime Minister Radio Interview – ABC Perth 19 May
APS welcomes Victorian Budget investment to strengthen psychology workforce
Cost of living relief welcome – but Victorian budget misses opportunities to expand successful community legal centre programs
SydWest Appoints Nazia Ahmed as Head of NDIS (Disability Division)
Wollongong community services organisations to save hundreds of thousands thanks to levy rate reduction
$50 million relief for community services sector as Minns Labor Government reduces levy
NSW/ACT NDIS workers struggling to afford driving costs support calls for higher fuel allowance
Passing Of Ann Weldon And Dr Naomi Mayers
Parliament passes tough new laws to protect the NDIS from fraudsters, predators and shonks
Senate passes tough new laws to protect the NDIS from fraudsters, predators and shonks
Carinity women reflect ahead of international day of celebration
Salisbury station reopens early after full accessibility rebuild (Joint statement with Translink and Cross River Rail)
$5.4 million to put people with disability at the heart of disability research
Good Sammy’s New Canning Vale Headquarters Now Open
Participants Are Shaping New Way Of Planning For NDIS
Failing to fund nutrition support now will push health costs even higher
DROs cautiously welcome Thriving Kids delay; warn national consistency, and demonstrable readiness are critical across all reforms
You can have your say On New Planning Rules
Choice Hotels Asia-Pac supports Aspire Canterbury’s local impact through Your Community, Your Choice grant program
NSW Government delivers $7.76 million boost for disability care in Hunter region
Inaugural Members Welcomed To WA Advisory Body On NDIS
Inaugural Members Welcomed To WA Advisory Body On NDIS
Community members honoured on International Day of People with Disability
Blandthorn Forced Into Disability Backdown
ANZ and Dylan Alcott Foundation announce financial education initiative
Health Services Union condemns dangerous plan to scrap disability watchdogs
Expanded Powers To Overhaul Child Safety System
Disability Safeguards Consultation: Share Your Thoughts
Grant grows leadership skills for Western Australians with disability
One Man’s 5 Year Struggle and Fight to bring Australia’s biggest Disability Events to Life
Community and disability workers take action to stop severe pay cuts
Vision Australia Board Appoints David Williamson As New Vision Australia CEO
Framework For Early Childhood Intervention Launched
Rosewood United’s ‘Accessible’ Loo: A Real Bummer for Wheelchairs and Whiffy for All
Expressions of interest invited for new NDIS advisory body
Creating Mentally Healthy Aged Care And Disability Workplaces
Disability Bill embarrassingly withdrawn, creating more uncertainty
New Advisory Group To Champion Equity In Arts
Project Puts People With Dementia At Heart Of Decisions
AMA President’s update: AI report, medicinal cannabis, Indigenous health and a productivity roundtable
Commission welcomes review of Disability Discrimination Act
ASU welcomes historic Fair Work Ombudsman inquiry into disability sector