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The Australian disability sector must be central to our economic recovery. Here’s why.

Jordan O'Reilly, Wednesday, 19th August 2020 -  We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to reset the way we think about the disability sector, positioning it as central to our entire community’s recovery and future prosperity, writes Jordan O'Reilly, co-founder and CEO at Hireup.
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New guide to help build a trauma-informed disability sector

Luke Michael, Monday, 17th August 2020 -  This resource will be developed in consultation with people with disability
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Calls to get more people with disability on the NDIA board

Luke Michael, Friday, 14th August 2020 -  "We would like to see a policy or a quota around the number of board positions that must be people with disability,” an advocate says. 
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The six most common mistakes made by new NDIS providers

Faz Mohitian, Thursday, 13th August 2020 -  LMS TRG highlights where businesses can go wrong when it comes to applying to become an NDIS provider and shares some advice on how you can avoid the pitfalls.
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Free navigation help is on the way for visually impaired Sydney train commuters

Luke Michael, Friday, 7th August 2020 -  The service is already freely available at Sydney Airport  
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Governments urged to prioritise Victorians with disability during second COVID wave

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 5th August 2020 -  Advocates warn of "tragic outcomes" if proper planning is not undertaken           
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NDIS makes it easier for participants to get face masks

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 29th July 2020 -  Advocates say people with disability have found it hard to access masks to stay safe from COVID-19 
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‘One of the most difficult times we’ve ever experienced’: Students with disability struggle during pandemic

Luke Michael, Monday, 27th July 2020 -  New research highlights the toll remote learning has taken on many children with disability 
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Additional learning opportunity for those wanting next level success in the disability sector

Contributor, Thursday, 16th July 2020 -  In the wake of unprecedented demand for the first round of the NDIS Success program, the Community Business Bureau (CBB) is now gearing up to offer a second round of the popular webinar series for those who missed out.
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Advocates divided over the return of students with disability to the classroom

Luke Michael, Wednesday, 15th July 2020 -  There are concerns children with disability will not have access to appropriate education supports         
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