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Looping you in to more info on the NDIS
A new information source on the NDIS has just been launched by one of the partners who initiated the Every Australian Counts campaign. We spoke to ADFO CEO, Matt Wright to find out more.
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New national housing snapshot
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has released a new snapshot of the community and social housing sector. It shows that 46% of public rental housing allocations that were classified as in greatest need spent more than 2 years on a waiting list.
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Kick off with Every Australian Counts!
If you live in Sydney or the Blue Mountains and would like to learn more about the National Disability Insurance Scheme, join Every Australian Counts and special guests at Penrith Panthers on 1 July, 10.30am.
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NDIS June 2015 progress report
More than 13,000 people with disability now have approved plans under the National Disability Insurance Scheme – transforming their lives and driving their own futures.
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Jobs boost or just another inquiry?
The Government says it wants to get more people with disability into jobs – so they have the same lifestyle choices as all Australians. They’re working on a new “Disability Employment Framework” to change the situation. What exactly is a “framework” and what role can the NDIS play?
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Fixing the Housing Crisis: smart thinking is good business
Earlier this year we asked people to share their housing frustrations, their housing dreams and their housing solutions. 650 people answered the call, as did housing organisations. Here’s our second instalment in what the housing sector sees as the solution to disability housing.
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Social housing: “the biggest single unsolved problem for NSW infrastructure”
Housing was again on the agenda in Sydney today with two former Premiers leading a forum to look at what’s stopping the provision of affordable and social housing in NSW.
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Former NSW premier Nick Greiner says public housing is ‘crap’ and slams bureaucracy
Public housing in NSW is “crap” and the housing bureaucracy is “conservative in the worst sense of the word”, former Liberal Premier Nick Greiner says, claiming number-fiddling cannot disguise a dearth of new public housing.
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Rockhampton employment, training agencies gear up for NDIS
Rockhampton employment and training agencies attended a local workshop today to learn more about jobs and business opportunities that will flow to Central Queensland from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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Calls for NDIS Hunter issues to be fixed before early rollout
A Newcastle disability service provider says while it is important the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is rolled out as soon as possible, some challenges need to be addressed.
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Australian schools letting down our kids
A national survey of parents of children with disability shows an education system in crisis.
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Early rollout in Western Sydney a reality
Today the NSW Government made good on their election promise and signed an agreement to kick off the NDIS in Penrith and the Blue Mountains a year ahead of schedule.
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NDIS to be rolled out in NSW starting with Sydney’s west, one year ahead of schedule
Children with disabilities in the Nepean and Blue Mountains areas in New South Wales will soon have access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), after an agreement between the state and federal governments was signed today.
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And the NDIS citizens’ jury verdict is…
Earlier this year the national advocacy organisation People With Disability Australia convened a Citizens’ Jury of people in the NDIS trial sites to hear first hand from those experiencing the roll out of the NDIS. The results show strongly that the scheme is working – finally giving people with disability a say in their own futures and supporting them to live their lives how they choose. The jury also offers a host of recommendations on how to make the NDIS even better.
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Enjoying Sydney’s live music
Newly launched Gig Buddies is helping adults with learning disabilities and autism attend live music in venues across Sydney.
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NDIS citizens’ jury finds scheme successful so far, but with work to do
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) citizens’ jury has found it is already giving people living with disabilities more independence and an improved quality of life, but there is room for improvement in its roll out.
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2015 Budget launches disability employment package
Many people with disability are keen to work but finding the right job and overcoming discrimination can be a challenge. Will new measures for disability employment announced in the budget be enough?
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Budget 2015: more support for carers
There are 2.7 million Australians providing care for one or more family members or friends, including people with disability – navigating their way through what can be a confusing and time consuming labyrinth of government departments.
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2015 Budget – NDIS roll-out funded in budget
John Della Bosca, Every Australian Counts Campaign Director said “The Abbott Government’s strong support for the NDIS cannot be questioned. They are funding the NDIS and in doing so transforming the lives of people with disability.
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NDIS Step 2: Meet the planners
The NDIS will give people with disability more choice about how they live their lives, what services they need and who delivers those services. The NDIS Planners are there to support people with disability plan for a better future. Here’s how the planning system works under the NDIS.
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How to fix the housing crisis
More than 650 people answered the Every Australian Counts call to share the challenges they face in finding accessible, affordable housing. We also received feedback from a range of organisations actively working in the housing arena.
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Technology creating new lives
Two brothers in Melbourne are using technology to “re-enable” themselves – and helping others do the same.
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Anglicare rental snapshot highlights massive housing shortage
A new report released today by Anglicare highlights the lack of affordable housing for low-income earners and people receiving income support such as on the Disability Support Pension.
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Every Australian Counts puts housing on the national agenda
Last Friday disability ministers from around Australia met to discuss the next steps in the roll out of the NDIS. A commitment to set up pilot programs for innovative accessible housing was one of the positive outcomes.
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