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A snapshot of blindness and low vision in Australia
In 2014, Vision 2020 Australia, the Australian Blindness Forum (ABF), and National Disability Services (NDS) undertook an online survey of their collective members to gain a national snapshot of the blindness, low vision and rehabilitation services sector.
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One in two Australians with disability not getting enough support
Half of Australians with disability are not getting the support they need according to a new report by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.
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Do you live in a home of your choice? Tell us about it!
Are you an adult with intellectual disability who lives in a home of your choice in WA, Victoria or NSW? There’s a new research study you can be part of.
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Tablet technology to help children with autism
Monash University researchers have developed the world’s first tablet technology designed to assist children with developmental disabilities such as autism and Down Syndrome.
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NDIS progress report, 31 June 2015
According to the latest NDIS Quarterly Report, 19817 people have become participants in the NDIS, and more than 17,300 people now have individualised plans across seven trial sites around the country.
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Action needed for young people with disability in aged care
A senate inquiry into young people with disability living in residential aged care has called for urgent action from governments at all levels to address the issue.
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New report: who’s using the NDA?
An estimated 321,531 people used disability support services under the National Disability Agreement (NDA) in 2013-14 — a 9% increase since 2009–10, and a 3% increase since 2012–13, according to a report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
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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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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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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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Improving recognition of carers’ skills
The Commonwealth Department of Social Services (DSS) commissioned the Improving Recognition of Carers’ Skills Literature Review in 2014, which focused on recognising:
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Supported Decision-Making for People with Cognitive Impairments: An Australian Perspective?
A research paper on Australian and overseas law reform and policy initiatives to tackle challenges posed by special programs.
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‘We want to work’ says ‘Living on the Disability Support Pension’ report
A new report has been released which illustrates just how hard it can be for people with disability to break into the workforce and get meaningful jobs. It shows that many people with disability are forced to do voluntary or unpaid work instead.
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Report finds current system fails people with disabilities
The 2015 Report on Government Services was released this week and it shows just how few eligible people have been able to access the support they needed through the current disability support system.
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NDIS September 2014 progress report
The latest results are in from the NDIS trial sites and the news is good.
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Carers and the NDIS: read all about it
If there was a group of Australians who contribute $40 million in unpaid labour to the economy you might expect to see national recognition for their selfless contributions.
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The one thing all Australians with disabilities REALLY need
In a country such as ours, we sometimes don’t think about rights until they are violated, or we can’t express them. Like our right to have a say in the way our country is run – our democratic right to vote.
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16 things you’ve already told us about the NDIS
Back in August, we surveyed Every Australian Counts supporters about the NDIS.
They were either people with a disability, one of their family members, or a carer.
NDIA annual report 2013 – 2014
The NDIA (the agency responsible for building the NDIS) has released its first annual report. Some key stats: 7316 plans for people with disability $34,600 average package costs
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What needs to change for NDIS is to make a difference?
Coming hot on the heels of the Productivity Commission report in 2011 was more news confirming the unacceptability of quality of life for Australians with disability
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Where did the NDIS come from?
The NDIS model was devised and recommended by the Productivity Commission in July 2011.
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