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New Hearing Australia Board Member
The Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Minister for Government Services, the Hon Bill Shorten, has...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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Fear as Services Australia Staff Face the Backlash from NDIS Communication Blackouts with its 600 000 + Participants
"This week I heard repeated stories from people living with disability, receiving significant funding for 24 hour services due to...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 26, 20247 min read
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Review sets progressive vision for a strong, multicultural Australia
Findings from a once-in-a-generation review released yesterday set a progressive vision for multicultural Australia, according to...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 25, 20242 min read
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Jack Howeller set to create a Howler at Paris 2024 Paralympics
When Para Triathlete, Jack Howell, moved from Victoria to Queensland in January this year to train at the Queensland Performance Centre,...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20242 min read
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Unions are banding together in first day of landmark Fair Work Commission case claiming wage theft of NDIS workers
Unions are banding together for the first day of their landmark Fair Work Commission case that aims to stamp out wage theft of NDIS...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20243 min read
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NAIDOC Week a time to celebrate and reflect on how the NDIS supports First Nations peoples
Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) the Hon. Bill Shorten has marked NAIDOC Week by acknowledging the importance...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 14, 20242 min read
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Applications welcomed to advise Council on accessibility
Lived experience will play a crucial role in shaping local initiatives to improve access and liveability for people of all abilities...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 11, 20242 min read
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Would you ban this?
NDIS Minister Shorten's recent comments suggesting a ban on sex work under the NDIS, and the subsequent public discussion about this,...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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New Disability Employment Services Scorecards to help deliver better services for people with disability
The Albanese Labor Government is today unveiling the new Disability Employment Services (DES) Performance Framework and Scorecards,...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 10, 20242 min read
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Joint Statement: Ten Organisations Call for People with Disability's Access to NDIS Funded Sexuality Services to be Protected
The Joint Statement: Ten organisations, including People with Disability Australia (PWDA), Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) and...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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#184: Leading with Inclusion Interview with PWDA Deputy CEO Megan Spindler-Smith
0 (15s): Yes. Hello everybody. Welcome to Crew Chat, a weekly podcast for Everything Disability Today with me Megan from People...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 9, 202429 min read
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Breakthrough for better access to palliative care for people with disability
The palliative care sector has welcomed news of a new faster pathway to better meet the needs of people living with disabilities and a...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 9, 20243 min read
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NDIS sex work ban is not enforceable without further reforms
Massage &Â Myotherapy Australia welcomes the ban on funding sex work through the NDIS however the measures need to be strengthened to be...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 9, 20242 min read
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Using the Sex Word to Push NDIS legislation again?
“In previous years advocates and the sector had to defend on many radio, TV and national programs, what some politicians alleged were...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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Funding boost for Disability Representative Organisations
The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening its commitment to systemic disability advocacy with an additional $3.37 million investment...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 7, 20242 min read
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From University to Para Triathlete World champion - Anu Francis, Professional Para Triathlete, among the many Pinnacle Foundation program beneficiaries
Sydney/Melbourne, Australia, 4 July 2024 – The Pinnacle Foundation, Australian LGBTQIA+ education charity, is celebrating a dual...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 4, 20243 min read
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NDIS Administration a Disrespect to All Good Providers; Risking the Lives, Services and Stress of Homelessness for Participants
Mr Night is an adult Living with Disability, a National Disability Sector Advocate, carer, father and outspoken supporter for reform and...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 2, 20246 min read
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