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Re-appointment of Managing Director of Hearing Australia
The Hon Bill Shorten MP, Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and the Minister for Government Services, announced ...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 29, 20232 min read
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New resources to strengthen inclusion in early childhood education and care
The Albanese Labor Government is focused on building the capability of families and carers of children with disability or developmental ...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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$75,000 less to build a home closer to Sydney CBD
Building in and close to Sydney’s central business district (CBD) can save up to $75,000 in infrastructure-related costs per home, new...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 28, 20232 min read
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STEPS Group Australia Concludes Operation of Glenorchy Jobs Hub
STEPS Group Australia, a leading provider of employment, training, and NDIS services, announces the conclusion of its Jobs Hub service...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 25, 20232 min read
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NSW community service workers step closer to fairer entitlements
The Australian Services Union NSW & ACT has applauded the Minns government for working to extend portable long service leave to ...
Australian Services Union
Aug 25, 20231 min read
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PWDA Urges NDIS Review Panel to Re-consult with Sector and Community
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is concerned over the direction the Independent National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Review

People with Disability Australia
Aug 23, 20234 min read
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Boosting disability employment with more JobAccess providers
The Albanese Labor Government has signed 54 additional JobAccess providers in 15-months, with the 400th employer now joining the...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 21, 20233 min read
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Is it time to see a certified speechie? Communication and swallowing difficulties affect quality of
Is it time to see a certified speechie? Communication and swallowing difficulties affect quality of life for 4.4 million Australians The ...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 20, 20232 min read
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Carers Victoria unveils ‘Connecting Carers in their Community’ Grants Program
Carers Victoria has announced a new grants program aimed at improving local connections and support for unpaid carers in communities...
Carers Australia
Aug 17, 20232 min read
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Labor voters in battleground seats want Jobseeker boost: new polling
The ALP Conference is expected to bolster income support policy today as new polling shows voters in three key battleground seats want...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 17, 20232 min read
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Potential Australian Story subjects Iva Strnadova and Julie Loblinzk
I think I have come across a partnership that would make a great candidate for Australian Story. I recently interviewed this ...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 14, 20233 min read
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Disability Employment Support in Wodonga wins National award
Interact Australia Wodonga has been recognised on the national stage for their outstanding performance in supporting people with...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 11, 20232 min read
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Closing the hearing health gap for First Nations children
The Albanese Government is improving the hearing health of First Nations children through the delivery of the Hearing Assessment Program...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 10, 20232 min read
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NDS symposium looks for provider advice on NDIS workforce strategy
What you need to know NDS is holding a symposium on Thursday 31 August on the question: What would you like to see in the NDIS Workforce...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 9, 20235 min read
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Launceston DES worker wins national award
A Launceston Disability Employment Service worker has taken out a national award for her outstanding service to people with disability...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 8, 20232 min read
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Former leader of the Australian Labor Party, Minister for Government Services and Minster for the Na
Former leader of the Australian Labor Party, Minister for Government Services and Minster for the National Disability Insurance Scheme,...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 8, 20231 min read
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New app is a step towards helping people with Parkinson's Disease walk more confidently
A new app, co-designed by people with Parkinson’s Disease, has been launched to help those living with the condition learn to walk better
UNSW
Aug 7, 20235 min read
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Dementia Australia thanks aged care workers for caring
Dementia Australia is today celebrating Aged Care Employee Day by acknowledging the tremendous contribution aged care workers make to impr

Australian Disability
Aug 7, 20233 min read
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PWDA Responds to NDIS Data Breach
PWDA urges people with disability to remain vigilant to suspicious activity in the wake of the HWL Ebsworth data breach, which impacted...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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Watering the NDIS desert – including all people with disability
A new investment of $1.7b per year is needed to fix the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) ‘oasis in the desert’ says a new ...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 3, 20232 min read
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