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“It will be a big sigh of relief”: waiting for the NDIS roll out plans
When the Federal Government announced in April 2012 that it would support the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), mother of three Heike Fabig was over the moon.
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NDIS video and FAQ out now
Check out the fully captioned video of last month’s Every Australian Counts Kick Off event in NSW, which was live-streamed across Australia.
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At home with Michael, Josh and Fraser
In Newcastle three families have pooled their resources and set up a house for their adult sons, which is supported by workers paid for by the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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Improvements for Jace thanks to NDIS early intervention
In July three-year old Jace Kirby and his family became the first South Australians to use a new early intervention service for children with autism funded under the NDIS. The results have been significant.
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Ticket to work a ticket to life
An employment initiative for teenagers with disability is training a whole generation of baristas, chefs, gardeners, photographers, and designers… to name a few!
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Countdown’s begun to the 2015 National Disability Awards
Know someone who’s making an amazing difference in the disability sector? Now’s your chance to show how much you appreciate them.
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8 brilliant new accessibility inventions
Every wondered what smart glasses could look like or how you could make your computer entirely hands free?
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NDIS focus for major desert festival
Held from 31 July – 5 August 2015 in Tennant Creek, the Annual Desert Harmony Festival is an action packed celebration of community, music, food and art, which this year celebrates disability and the NDIS.
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Every Australian has a right to work
Access to jobs is one of the most important human rights issues people with disability face according to a national survey by the Australian Human Rights Commission.
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#goaussies: Australian Special Olympians head to LA
Good luck to Australia’s Special Olympics team heading off to Los Angeles this week for the World Summer Games.
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Exciting times ahead: lessons from the NDIS trial sites
It’s two years since the National Disability Scheme (NDIS) trial site started in the Hunter and a year after it kicked off in the ACT, so we spoke to one of the large disability providers in both trial sites to find out how they think it’s going and what they’ve learned so far.
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Why are there still access issues at my train station?
A five-year review of the accessibility of Australia’s public transport networks found that 10 years after the first disability transport standards were first introduced, there’s still plenty more to do.
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Queensland announces early launch of NDIS
The Queensland Government has announced $1.9 million for “the early launch of a National Disability Insurance Scheme”.
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Disability Rights and Every Australian Counts Campaign inspires an exhibition
Disability Leader Katharine Annear of South Australia, one of 12 disability leaders represented in the Grassroots Democracy: the Campaign for Disability Rights Exhibition.
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Sam, Hayden and Ben star in WallaraTV
On Monday, 13 July a new television show made by young people with disability at Dandenong based service provider Wallara will screen on Channel 31. It’s an exciting new way of sharing the stories of people with disability and for the people behind the new channel, it’s only the beginning. Every Australian Counts spoke to Wallara’s Digital Communications Manager, Jay Pinkster to find out more.
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A massive week for NDIS
In the last week we have seen the roll out of the NDIS in western Sydney, an extension of the trial in WA and most other trial sites marking significant milestones. Best of all, more than 13,600 people are now in the Scheme and express high levels of satisfaction with how it is transforming their lives.
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NDIS: Sydney says ‘bring it on!’
Today, the NDIS opened its doors in Western Sydney as NSW commenced the full rollout of the NDIS. Thousands of people came together to celebrate at the Every Australia Counts kick off event.
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Watch here as NDIS Kicks Off from 10.30 am today
The Every Australian Counts NDIS Kick Off event kicks off at 10.30am today and you can be part of the action by watching it live, commenting on the live streaming or jumping onto Twitter with #NDISkicksoff.
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Have your say on who speaks up for you
The Government is updating the National Disability Advocacy Framework in light of the NDIS and want people with disability to help. But what is it all about?
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Tools for making the most of the NDIS
A new online program has just been launched by the good folk at My Choice Matters which aims to give people with disability and their families all the tools they need to prepare for the changes coming under the NDIS.
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Crowd cheers for NDIS kick off event
Over 800 people have registered to attend the Every Australian Counts kick off event so it’s pretty fortunate the team booked a big venue! Register now if you want to be a part of the fun and learn more about the NDIS.
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Changing attitudes about disability employment changes lives
Disability employment does seem to be firmly on the national agenda, with both the Human Rights Commission and the Federal Government looking into how we can get more people with disability that want to work, into jobs. The Commission has also just produced a new guide to help employers understand their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act.
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Bam! Big Bang Theory’s star response to the autism question
When asked the inevitable question about whether the Big Bang Theory’s Sheldon Cooper is autistic, actress Mayim Bailik’s answer floored the audience.
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Top seven tips for cashing in on the disability traveller
There’s no reason all Australians shouldn’t be able to live the dream and travel – whether it be on safari in Africa, or interstate to see a sporting event. While it can sometimes be more logistically challenging for people with disability, there are simple ways the travel industry can help.
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