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Love your politics? Live captioning trial.
Federal Parliament has announced it will be trialling live captioning to improve access to democratic proceedings for all Australians.
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Locked out of work
This week’s ABS report on disability, ageing and carers reveals that there has been little to no improvement in labour force participation for people with disability or their carers in the last three years.
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Doors must not be closed for people with disability
Now there’s a clear winner in the ACT election, talks need to begin immediately to resolve issues over the NDIS for people with disability in the ACT.
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Travel, everyone is doing it!
The growth in accessible tourism means a rethink for the travel industry if they’re going to make the most of the opportunity according to a new report.
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Accessible Travel – World Tourism Day 2016
As a tourism operator or destination marketing manager, it is hard to imagine what it would be like travelling with an impairment or disability.
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Awarding innovation
Nominations are now open for the 2017 NSW Disability Industry Innovation Awards. The awards are about recognising innovation displayed by people and organisations making a difference to the lives of people with disability, their families and carers.
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Carers Count! #Carers2016
Australian’s 2.8 million unpaid carers provide an estimated 1.9 billion hours of care a year. In the lead up to National Carers Week (October 16-22), we asked Carers Australia CEO, Ara Cresswell why carers count.
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The Zero Tolerance approach
“Very informative”, “Easy to understand”, “Allowed people to feel comfortable to speak up” – this is just some of the feedback that participants in the new Zero Tolerance program are providing.
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A tidal wave of change – empowering people
The right to live independently and participate fully in life is a pillar of the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disability. – which marks its 10-year anniversary this year. As Leigh Creighton investigates in this new video with CDAH, supported by the FACS Digital Stories Project, it’s fundamental to the NDIS as well.
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New report: trial phase shows NDIS works
The three-year NDIS trial phase finished with the scheme on time and on budget, a new report from the NDIA reveals.
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Toilet talk
Simple things can sometimes make a huge difference. A national campaign is calling for improvements to accessible toilets in our public places and local communities.
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Staying up to date with the NDIS
The NDIS is beginning to roll out in many areas of Australia so we’ve updated our website to make sure we’re continuing to have the right answers to your most frequently asked questions.
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Choose your own adventure
Have you ever dreamed of sailing on a tall ship? With the NDIS supporting people to realise their goals, organisations are coming on board to make it happen – even if they’re as adventurous as taking part in a sailing voyage.
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What’s happening in WA?
Seven of Australia’s eight states and territories are rolling out the NDIS, but in Western Australia they’re still talking about trial sites.
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NDIA myplace portal – an update
After so many issues with the new myplace portal over recent months, disability ministers from around the country have met to make sure any issues are ironed out for good.
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MyPlace Portal Implementation Review – Final Report
Considering the need to transition in another approximately 400,000 users to the Scheme over the next three years, PwC makes six recommendations to address the identified issues being faced by the NDIS MyPlace Portal
Implementation.
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NDIS myplace portal explained
On the same day the NDIS began full transition a new payment portal, myplace was released. It’s been getting some pretty bad press since then, here’s why.
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Australia’s first disability research hub
A new research hub is breaking new ground in providing up to date research for both people with disability, their families and carers and service providers.
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Counting down to the Paralympics
With only 15 days to go we are counting down to cheer on Australia’s Paralympic athletes in Rio.
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The NDIS is a saviour – Jacinta’s story
Yes it was a big leap of faith, but over the past two years the NDIS has been nothing short of life changing for 19-year old Jacinta and her family. We spoke to Jacinta’s mum Kylie.
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Calling all NDIS Champions
People with disability aren’t asked often enough to provide information about the NDIS. That’s why AFDO is looking for 30 people with disabilities to become NDIS Champions.
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Difference not a disability: Paul Pritchard’s story
Paul Pritchard is a world famous free climber and an award-winning writer, inspiring adventurers worldwide. But in 1998 his fate took a turn.
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Helping people achieve and winning big along the way
Helping People Achieve is a Darwin based non-government disability service provider. They have been breaking barriers since 1963, and have just become the first charity to win the Telstra Northern Territory Business of the Year Award.
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Preparing for the NDIS
Planning for the NDIS can be daunting. It’s not easy to sit down and think about what you want out of life. Here’s a handy tool that may help.
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