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Concerns Raised Over NDIS Barriers for Homeless People With Disability

Maggie Coggan, Tuesday, 7th August 2018 -  There are calls for greater National Disability Insurance Scheme accessibility for disadvantaged groups, with an expert warning it is “nearly impossible” for homeless people …

Increased Support Needed for Entrepreneurs with Disability

Maggie Coggan, Friday, 3rd August 2018 -  Entrepreneurs and business owners with disability need increased support to take their ideas “to the next stage”, a disability sector leader believes. Ross Joyce, CEO of the Australian…

World Leaders and NGOs Commit to Tackle Disability Discrimination

Luke Michael, Friday, 27th July 2018 -  World leaders and NGOs have made 170 “ambitious commitments” to address stigma and discrimination against people with disabilities at a Global Disability Summit in London.   More…

Impacts of Tech Change on People with Disability

Paul Carter, Wednesday, 25th July 2018 -  A sold-out conference in Sydney has explored the human rights implications of unprecedented technological change, particularly its impact for people with disability. About one…

Australia Lags Behind UK in Disability Access, Expert Says

Luke Michael, Monday, 23rd July 2018 -  Australia can do better for people with disability as poor access to housing, education and transport prevents them from flourishing, says a visiting UK disability expert. Professor…

People with Disability at Greater Risk of Violence During NDIS Transition

Luke Michael, Tuesday, 17th July 2018 -  People with disability will be at greater risk of violence during the National Disability Insurance Scheme transition until certain ambiguities are resolved, an Australian Human…

The NDIS: Why ‘Customer-Centricity’ Counts

Diana Ferner, Tuesday, 10th July 2018 -  The NDIS is presenting a huge change to the disability services ecosystem. So significant is it that the struggle to adapt and deliver at NDIS price points is pushing many organisations…

New Research Looks to Improve Disability Employment Rate

Luke Michael, Monday, 9th July 2018 -  A new study led by a researcher with lived experience of disability will investigate the workplace experiences of people who develop a physical disability mid-career. Paul Williamson…

Blind Adventurer Appointed Patron for International Day of People with Disability

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 5th July 2018 -  Adventurer and three-time Paralympian Gerrard Gosens OAM has been appointed the 2018 Patron for International Day of People with Disability. Gosens, who was born with a congenital…

How to Navigate the Unclear Horizon for Service Providers

Bruce Nixon, Tuesday, 3rd July 2018 -  There are many hoops and hurdles to navigate in maintaining National Disability Insurance Scheme registration and compliance, but Centro ASSIST can help providers work through…

NDIS – Break It and We’ll All Pay For It

Vanessa Toy, Tuesday, 29th May 2018 -  Damning NDIS news stories are not just tomorrow’s chip paper – they are a plague of silverfish eating away at the very fabric of the scheme, writes Vanessa Toy, director with Disability…

Making Disability Support Work Across Real Lives

Contributor, Monday, 28th May 2018 -  The National Disability Insurance Scheme is a game changer, but the challenge is to make it work across people’s life course, from education and housing, to social participation …

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