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NDIS Achieves ‘Major Milestone’

Contributor, Monday, 21st August 2017 - The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is celebrating a “major milestone” after being delivered to 100,000 participants. According to the National Disability Insurance…

Federal Govt Extends Advocacy Funding – States Called on to Follow Suit

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 9th August 2017 - The federal government has extended funding for disability advocacy services to the tune of $60 million, but the not-for-profit sector has warned the biggest risk to advocacy services…

Queensland Becomes First State to Unlock NDIS Funding

Rachel McFadden, Tuesday, 11th July 2017 - Queensland has become the first state to sign up to the National Partnership DisabilityCare Australia Fund (DCAF) to secure NDIS funding. The Queensland government signed on to …

Industry Paper Outlines DES Reform

Wendy Williams, Monday, 3rd July 2017 - A new industry information paper has been released by the Australian government outlining the future arrangements for the Disability Employment Services (DES) program. In this…

Podcast: The NDIS – One Year On

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 29th June 2017 - As we approach the first anniversary of the national rollout and the fourth anniversary since the scheme was introduced in the trial sites, we look back at the highs and lows of the last…

NDIS Having a Life Changing Impact Despite First Year ‘Teething Problems’

Rachel McFadden, Thursday, 29th June 2017 - On the eve of the first anniversary of the Australia-wide rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme participants, providers and advocates say despite the teething problems,…

Funding Boost for ‘Homes for Homes’ Initiative

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 28th June 2017 - The federal government has delivered a boost to the supply of social and affordable housing with a $6 million investment in The Big Issues’ Homes for Homes initiative. Construction…

Medicare Levy Rises to Fund NDIS

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 10th May 2017 - The federal government will increase the Medicare levy by 0.5 percentage points to help fully fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme in a budget move welcomed by the not-for-profit…

Community Partnership Grants

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 5th April 2017 - Community organisations can apply for a share of $160,000 in Commonwealth government funding for projects that showcase their philanthropic partnerships. Minister for Social…

Innovative Workforce Fund Open to Anyone

Wendy Williams, Monday, 27th February 2017 - A $4 million fund to support projects that identify innovative ways of building and managing the disability workforce under the NDIS is calling for anyone with ideas to apply. The …

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