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All the latest news about living with disability and the NDIS.
Bringing Human Rights to Life
2016 has been a big year for the Disability Advocacy Resource Unit (DARU).
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Willow’s dancing up a storm
One of the first participants in the NDIS, Willow is now in Year One and is a keen dancer and swimmer. We caught up with her mum Janelle to hear about Willow’s progress.
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Research to Action
The Centre for Applied Disability Research is asking for your help to bridge the gap between what we know and what we do.
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NDIS co-design must include everyone
As the first six months of the NDIS nears, two separate reports have raised concerns that carers are falling through the cracks and providers are struggling to keep up demand.
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Your buying rights under the NDIS
The NDIS will create a market for disability services worth $16 billion a year, so it’s good news our consumer watchdog has released a new guide to consumer rights for people with disability.
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Celebrating #IDPwD
Today is International Day of Person’s with Disability, and this year people with disability around the world are looking to build a better future.
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BREAKING: WA update
A decision has finally been reached about the future of the NDIS in Western Australia, paving the way for a statewide rollout of a WA-managed NDIS from 1 July next year.
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Choosing the right AT for you…
A free new app aims to empower Australians with disability by giving them the information they need to choose the assistive equipment and technology options that are right for them.
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Rocky start to NDIS transition period
The first quarterly report covering the NDIS transition phase has been released. Here’s what you need to know.
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8 things you need to know about the ILC
The second part of the NDIS is about to roll-out around the country, and it’s all about building inclusive communities.
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Have your say on the NDIS…
Since the full roll out of the NDIS began on July 1 people have shared some great experiences with us– and there have been some issues for others.
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New forum for consultation
The Federal Government has established a new National Disability and Carers Advisory Council.
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Opening doors for students with disability
A program at Sydney University is giving young people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to experience life as a uni student.
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And the winners are…
Last night’s 10th annual National Disability Awards have celebrated the champions of the disability sector for 2016.
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NDIS in WA remains in stalemate
People with disability in Western Australia have again been left wondering about their future after the state and federal governments missed the deadline for agreement on how the NDIS will be delivered in their state.
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#livedexperiencematters
Over the weekend thousands of people with disability and their supporters flooded social media to tell state and territory ministers that the make up of a new NDIA Board must include people with lived experience of disability and service provision. Join the social media action!
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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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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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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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