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Jonathan Shar
Aug 29, 20244 min read
New NDIS Commission leadership
Minister for the NDIS the Hon. Bill Shorten MP today announced Louise Glanville as the new Commissioner of the National Disability...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 28, 20243 min read
IPC and WHO team up to highlight power of assistive technology at Paris 2024 Paralympics
IPC and WHO campaign aims to emphasize the crucial role of assistive technology in equipping Paralympic athletes to compete and raise...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 26, 20243 min read
Aviation Transport Standards welcomed, but need genuine co-design to work for people with disability
The Australian Government has committed to develop an Aviation Disability Standard setting out requirements for airlines and airports to...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 23, 20242 min read
Critical NDIS legislation becomes law
Landmark legislation to reform the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) passed Parliament yesterday, fulfilling the Albanese...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 22, 20243 min read
PWDA "Devastated" At The Passage Of the NDIS Amendment Bill
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has called the passing of the NDIS Amendment Bill through the Senate “devastating,” citing deep...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 22, 20241 min read
Joint statement on Proposed Amendments to NDIS Bill
The Albanese Labor Government and the Council for the Australian Federation (CAF) have in the past 24 hours agreed to significant changes...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 21, 20242 min read
PWDA Board Position on NDIS Amendment Bill 2024
The Board of People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national peak cross-disability organisation, opposes the National Disability...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 21, 20242 min read
NDIS workers protest, call on NDIA to crackdown on wage theft
Disability support workers are demanding the National Disability Insurance Agency take responsibility and immediately crackdown on dodgy...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 16, 20242 min read
IPC look to centralise vision impairment classification services
The new approach is envisaged to lead to optimised classification services for athletes with vision impairment. Following discussion with...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 15, 20242 min read
Paralympians are not “participating” at Paris 2024 Paralympics | Athletes Speak Out
Some of the world’s leading Paralympians have declared they are not “participating” at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, as part of a new...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 11, 20242 min read
Have your say on Australia’s Disability Strategy
The Albanese Labor Government is calling for public feedback as part of the review of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031. We want...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 8, 20242 min read
How Can General Practitioners be Properly Funded to Complete NDIS Paperwork?
The Federal Government's response to the Disability Royal Commission shows governments can improve access to services for people with a...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 7, 20242 min read
Government response to Disability Royal Commission recommendations falls short for people living with psychosocial disability
The Commonwealth Government has failed to fully commit to almost all the recommendations from the Disability Royal Commission that are...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 5, 20242 min read
Improving clarity on NDIS supports
A clear definition of NDIS Supports which outlines what will and won’t be funded through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)...
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Jonathan Shar
Aug 1, 20242 min read
PWDA Responds to the Release of the Australian Government's Response to the Disability Royal Commission
Government’s DRC response might lead to small adjustments but won’t deliver the massive shift needed to end abuse, neglect and violence...
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