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Campaign Rejects NDIS Cost ‘Scaremongering’

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 15th November 2012 - 
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The Every Australian Counts campaign for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has rejected what it calls 'NDIS cost scaremongering' after a new think…

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Making a National Disability Insurance Scheme Real

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 1st November 2012 - 
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OPINION: As the Federal Government prepares to release its draft legislation to establish the National Disability Insurance Scheme, the Minister for Disability Reform,…

Disadvantaged Face More Legal Problems – LAW Survey

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 11th October 2012 - 
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Australians with a disability and single parents are twice as likely to experience legal problems, according to a landmark national study. The LAW Survey (Legal Australia-Wide…

Mannequin in a Wheelchair

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 9th October 2012 - 
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A young paraplegic model’s determination to get the fashion industry to represent people with disabilities led to her developing the world’s first mannequin…

Applications Open for Disability Leadership Program

Staff Reporter, Monday, 1st October 2012 - 
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Applications are now open for the Leaders for Tomorrow program. Photo: leadersfortomorrow.com.au Applications are now open to people with a disability to apply to take…

Use of Disability Support Services on the Rise – Report

Staff Reporter, Friday, 21st September 2012 - 
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Use of disability support services is increasing in Australia, according to AIHW. Photo courtesy: coag.org.au The use of disability support services in Australia is…

Jobs Available for NDIS Agency

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 20th September 2012 - 
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People with disability and people who work with them are being encouraged to express their interest in working for the National Disability Insurance Scheme Launch Transition…

QLD Goes Solo On NDIS Trial

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 4th September 2012 - 
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The Queensland Government is to go it alone with a limited trial of the National Disability Insurance Scheme just weeks after refusing to take part in the Federal Government’s…

Changemakers – Mark Gladman

Staff Reporter, Monday, 3rd September 2012 - 
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Mark Gladman, Business Development & Marketing Manager at Disability Sport and Recreation (DSR) is profiled in Changemakers – a regular column which examines…

Australia’s Failed Disability Report Card

Staff Reporter, Wednesday, 29th August 2012 - 
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Photo: http://gymnasticscoaching.com A coalition of major disability organisations claims Australia is failing to meet the basic rights of people with a disability…

Victoria Secures NDIS Trial

Staff Reporter, Monday, 13th August 2012 - 
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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…

RailCorp Accused Of Disabled Discrimination

Staff Reporter, Friday, 10th August 2012 - 
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Outside the Federal Court, Graeme Innes (left) with PIAC senior solicitor Anne Mainsbridge and PIAC chief executive Edward Santow.…

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