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Report recommends leave entitlements to stem NDIS workforce exodus
A new report has found extending leave entitlements to all NDIS workers would help stem a looming workforce exodus in the disability suppo

Jonathan Shar
Feb 13, 20233 min read
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TASKFORCE TARGETS ALLEGED NDIS FRAUD
Three men will face court over fraud-related offences against the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), following the execution of

Jonathan Shar
Feb 8, 20232 min read
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'Even if I get to the top of the waiting list, I can't afford mental health care'
Results from the SANE Bridging the Gaps Survey shows Federal Government forum must listen to people who live with complex mental illness.

Jonathan Shar
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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The Disability Sector and Australian Businesses Rally Behind Paralympics Australian
The National Disability Leadership Organisation (NDLO), a not for profit, national service, Developing Australian Communities, along with h

Jonathan Shar
Jan 20, 20232 min read
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People Under 65yo with a Disability Still Need Key Services to Leave Hospital and Avoid Aged Care
“Access Lifecare is an allied health organisation making a difference in the lives of people with disabilities in Canberra, Queensland and N

Jonathan Shar
Jan 20, 20233 min read
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NDIS – We want you to be heard
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Review is putting people with disability back at the centre of the NDIS.

Jonathan Shar
Nov 24, 20222 min read
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NSW Budget misses the mark for disability community
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) and the Physical Disability Council of New South Wales (PDCN) have called the NSW Budget a disappo

People with Disability Australia
Jun 22, 20223 min read
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Sunnyfield CEO departs while dedication to clients continues
After more than 14 years of enriching the lives of people with intellectual disability by creating choice, opportunities and skills for...

Jonathan Shar
Jun 10, 20223 min read
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Defending Australia’s National Disability Insurance Scheme
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) welcomes yesterday’s commitment from the ALP to policies that will optimise and

Jonathan Shar
Apr 20, 20222 min read
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The first youth disability summit designed by young people for young people driving social change
Australia’s first National Youth Disability Summit will address issues of education, employment, mental health, the NDIS and housing,...

Jonathan Shar
Apr 8, 20223 min read
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Peak Disability Org Seeks Federal Election Commitments Around Safety, Security And Support
Disability advocates want the next federal government to deliver people with disability better protection from COVID, better jobs and financ

Jonathan Shar
Apr 7, 20222 min read
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Peak Disability Org Says Labor’s Budget Reply Needs More Detail
Australia’s peak disability rights and advocacy organisation has welcomed some of the provisions in Labor’s reply to the 2022-23 Federal Bu

People with Disability Australia
Mar 31, 20222 min read
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ACOSS calls on National Cabinet to urgently address crippling Omicron inequities
National Cabinet must find new ways to address the reality that those with the least are being hit hardest by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Australian Council of Social Services
Jan 27, 20223 min read
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Peak Disability Org Calls For Clarity On Proposed NDIS Reforms
Australia’s peak disability advocacy group is concerned some proposed reforms to the legislation underpinning the National Disability...

People with Disability Australia
Oct 7, 20213 min read
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COVID-19 vaccine strategy and roll-out for people with disability ‘seriously deficient’ draft report
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has today released the draft Commissioners’

Jonathan Shar
Sep 27, 20213 min read
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Fears Are Justified, Says PWDA President
This week, I spoke at the Joint Standing Committee on the issues around Independent Assessments.

Jonathan Shar
Apr 30, 20216 min read
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'Dehumanising' and 'a nightmare': why disability groups want NDIS independent assessments scrapped
A coalition of more than 20 disability organisations released a statement yesterday setting out significant concerns over the federal govern

Jonathan Shar
Mar 15, 20210 min read
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Ticket to Work, triples the chances of school-leavers with disability to find work in what is set to
Post-COVID the workplace will be more daunting than ever for people with disabilities but Ticket to Work aims for a seamless transition...

Jonathan Shar
Feb 4, 20213 min read
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Fight against NDIS independent assessments ramps up
The pressure is mounting on the government to answer questions around how the controversial National Disability Insurance Scheme independent

Jonathan Shar
Sep 15, 20202 min read
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Elise moves into a home of her own
Moving into your own home is a special milestone but for Elise Miller, it holds extra significance.

Jonathan Shar
Sep 10, 20203 min read
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