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Survey finds employees enjoy supported employment

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 25th January 2023 -  Advocates warn any reform of supported employment should include the voices of those who work there.
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New social platform makes friendships easier for people with disability

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 18th January 2023 -  The site has a particular focus on safety, security and inclusivity.
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NDIS report lays bare supported accommodation failures

Danielle Kutchel, Monday, 16th January 2023 -  Thousands of complaints have been made about supported accommodation in Australia, according to a new inquiry.
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Wait down for NDIS patients in hospital

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 11th January 2023 -  People with disability are staying in hospital for less time after being approved for discharge, and there is hope the wait time could drop further.
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Feedback sought on DES discussion paper

News Team, Tuesday, 20th December 2022 -  The discussion paper aims to centre those with lived experience.
Social services minister Amanda Rishworth in Parliament. She is wearing a black suit and has brown curly hair, and is speaking into a microphone in the House of Representatives.

DES star ratings suspended as department rushes to fix coding error

News Team, Friday, 9th December 2022 -  An external investigation into the error will be established.
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Lived experience changing attitudes and outcomes in health

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 23rd November 2022 -  An ambassador program led by people with Down Syndrome is tackling dire health outcomes for people with intellectual disability and providing inclusive employment.
Loom's co-executive director Hannah Reekie (left) with artist Nicole Tsourlenes.

Making the arts more accessible

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 15th November 2022 -  This Melbourne-based charity and social enterprise is run by people with disability for people with disability, and is challenging the mainstream arts industry to be more inclusive.
Four people stand in front of a banner with the logo for The Field: from left, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, social services minister Amanda Rishworth, Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott who uses a wheelchair, and NDIS minister Bill Shorten. Dylan is speaking into a microphone.

The Field opens up for employees with disability

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 9th November 2022 -  A new job site connects accessible employers with people with disability who are looking for an inclusive job.
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A new Disability Services Act built on lived experience

Ruby Kraner-Tucci, Tuesday, 8th November 2022 -  Public consultation is now open for the first major review of the Act since 1986.

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