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Monash Expert: Spotlight on multiple sclerosis as numbers climb
As multiple sclerosis (MS) cases continue to rise, tomorrow’s World MS Day – 30 May – puts a spotlight on the insidious condition. MS...

Jonathan Shar
May 29, 20232 min read


A just voice for generations
This 2023 National Reconciliation Week (27 May to 3 June) People with Disability Australia (PWDA) joins the theme, Be a Voice for Generation

People with Disability Australia
May 26, 20232 min read


Australians with schizophrenia left out of health data collection
The number of Australians living with schizophrenia is unknown because there is currently no data on who they are or where they live,...

Jonathan Shar
May 24, 20231 min read

Jonathan Shar
May 23, 20230 min read
Damning report into boarding houses for NDIS participants
A new report has found people living with disability are at extreme risk across a range of boarding houses across Victoria. A report done...

Jonathan Shar
May 19, 20233 min read


Dementia Australia statement
Dementia Australia is devastated by the tragic events that have led to Ms Clare Nowland being hospitalised. Dementia Australia...

Australian Disability
May 19, 20232 min read
Strengthening the supported employment sector
The Albanese Labor Government will help strengthen the supported employment sector with an additional $57 million in funding. Supported...

Jonathan Shar
May 18, 20232 min read


Government bolsters commitment to autism
Hundreds of babies aged nine to 14-months with early signs of autism will have a better chance of appropriate developmental supports, with

Jonathan Shar
May 18, 20232 min read


Audit Committee to examine 'Watt Review' procurements related to Synergy 360 activities
The Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) has initiated a new inquiry to examine the findings of the Watt review into procur

Jonathan Shar
May 17, 20231 min read


NDIS Review recommends portable leave, training
The Australian Services Union (NSW & ACT) says the NDIS Review’s recommendation to introduce schemes for portable leave and training...

Jonathan Shar
May 16, 20232 min read

Jonathan Shar
May 15, 20230 min read
Big boost to keep our communities safe and strong
2023-24 State Budget to continue supporting safe, strong and fair communities $1.3 billion to help improve the lives of people living...

Jonathan Shar
May 12, 20235 min read


Xceptional partners with Randstad to expand neurodiversity services in Victorian Government and prom
Xceptional, an expert in neurodivergent talent has announced a partnership with Randstad, a global leader in recruitment and HR...

Jonathan Shar
May 11, 20232 min read
Federal Budget – Welcome news on NDIS, but poverty still bites
A peak body for Canberrans with disabilities said tonight’s Federal Budget delivered welcome signs of NDIS continuity and money to fix...

Jonathan Shar
May 10, 20234 min read


Getting the NDIS back on track
The Albanese Labor Government is getting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) back on track by improving outcomes for ...

Jonathan Shar
May 10, 20233 min read


Budget clearly signals ‘NDIS is here to stay’, with more to do on housing and economic security
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) welcomes the Treasurer’s assurance that ‘the NDIS is here to stay’ in his budget speech. However,...

Jonathan Shar
May 10, 20233 min read
Major disability employer collaborates with Partners in Performance to boost employment opportunitie
Bedford Group, Australia’s second largest employer of people with disability, has heightened its commitment to supporting the South...

Jonathan Shar
May 9, 20233 min read


A case study of violence, abuse and neglect of two young people to be examined in hearing
The Royal Commission’s thirty-third and final substantive public hearing will examine a number of themes heard during the course of the...

Jonathan Shar
May 8, 20232 min read


Urgent action remains critical for time-limited scheme
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) commends the Australian Government’s continued response to recommendations regarding the...

Jonathan Shar
May 5, 20232 min read


NDIS participants to have greater say through supported decision making
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants will have greater support to make their own decisions about their NDIS journey, w

Jonathan Shar
May 4, 20232 min read
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