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Call for more political leadership and action to help disabled
Reforms to improve the lives of disabled people experiencing homelessness need political leadership and action, advocates say, with the vulnerable group targeted in a new plan. Source: Canberra Times.
Labor invests $42m in nation’s first national autism strategy
Labor is investing $42 million in a nation-first plan to improve the lives of autistic Australians, with a new push to boost scientific research and give neurodiverse people more peer support. Source: The Australian.
Gaining job skills one cup at a time
A new social enterprise cafe in Melbourne’s east is set to help people with disability gain essential job skills training and opportunities to join the paid workforce. Source: Melbourne Catholic.
Synod redefined disability in the Church
The final document of the Synod on Synodality has served as a signpost to a quiet revolution in many areas, including the Church’s attitude to disability, writes Fr Justin Glyn SJ. Source: Eureka Street.
Church affirms commitment to all people with disabilities
Ahead of the International Day of People with Disability, the Church in Australia has affirmed its commitment to upholding and protecting the dignity and wellbeing of all people with disabilities. Source: ACBC.
More than $1bn shaved from NDIS as Shorten puts scheme back on track
Reforms to the National Disability Insurance Scheme will shave more than $1 billion from the growing cost of the scheme, according to new official projections, as the Government tries to steer it back toward a sustainable path. Source: The Australian.
Helèna’s dream of house for young adults living with disabilities will come true
Helèna McIlwain’s dream to build a house in Queensland for young adults living with disabilities is coming true. Source: The Catholic Leader.
Shorten rejects criticism over changes to NDIS funding
National Disability Insurance Scheme Minister Bill Shorten has rebuffed criticism that participants were given less than 48 hours’ notice about crucial changes to items that can be funded by the scheme. Source: ABC News.
First step on road to NDIS alternatives begins today
The path to building more support for people with disabilities outside the National Disability Insurance Scheme takes a significant step today with the first public consultation on “foundational supports”. Source: The Australian.