Staff Reporter, Friday, 31st August 2012 -
The founder of the Not for Profit Pillar of Strength organisation has been named the 2012 NSW Father of the Year.
The father of two, Gary Sillett, was presented the award by The Shepherd…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 30th August 2012 -
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) is investigating corruption risk issues in relation to the delivery of human services by non-government organisations (NGOs)…
Staff Reporter, Monday, 13th August 2012 -
The Federal and Victorian Governments have reached an agreement to trial the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in the Barwon Region from 1 July 2013.
The agreement comes…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 2nd August 2012 -
The NSW Hunter region will be the first site for a trial of National Disabilities Insurance Scheme (NDIS) after the Federal Government confirmed an agreement with the O’Farrell…
Staff Reporter, Friday, 27th July 2012 -
Last minute negotiations have seen a breakthrough with Victoria and NSW who are now set to have trials of the National Insurance Disability Scheme in their states.
The Victorian Coalition…
The Federal Government has failed to reach agreement with Victoria and NSW on trialing the National Disability Insurance Scheme – looking to the labor states to set the scheme…
Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 18th July 2012 -
The NSW and Victorian Governments have joined forces in a partnership they say is designed to move Australia towards a full National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
A joint expression…
Staff Reporter, Thursday, 12th July 2012 -
The NSW Government has begun to transfer the provision of out-of-home care to the non-government sector.
The Government says it has awarded $123 million to 38 non-government organisations…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 10th July 2012 -
The NSW has launched an Ageing Strategy including $500,000 to fund low cost training programs to help seniors become “tech savvy”.
A new grants program will also be established…
Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 12th June 2012 -
The NSW peak body for social services has given qualified support to the 2012 state budget released by Barry O’Farrell’s Coalition Government.
The Council of Social…