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Ideas for the Next Generation of Disability Activists

Peter Gibilisco, Thursday, 25th August 2016 -  Opinion: Meritocracy and affirmative action? Author and disability researcher Dr Peter Gibilisco offers some key ideas for the next generation of disability activists. Meritocracy…

New Risks for Disability Care Workers Under the NDIS

Fiona Macdonald, Monday, 22nd August 2016 -  The NDIS poses a major disruption to the labour market and to the nature of direct support and care jobs, writes Fiona Macdonald, senior research fellow in Work and Employment Relations,…

Disability Orgs Condemn Treatment of Student ‘Locked in a Cage’

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 17th August 2016 -  National disability organisations have condemned the treatment of a student who was allegedly “locked in a cage” and have called on the government to establish a royal commission.…

Disability Charity Wins Blackbaud Challenge

Lina Caneva, Wednesday, 3rd August 2016 -  An Australian charity has received a $10,000 donation to “power the passions of people with disabilities” as part of a global online competition. Disability Not for Profit Sylvanvale…

The Hidden Lives of Carers

Ellie Cooper, Tuesday, 2nd August 2016 -  On Richard’s Side, the final installment in a trilogy of films charting the life of a man with a complex disability, provides a rare insight into the hidden lives of carers as Richard’s…

Government Urged to Sort Out NDIS ‘IT Debacle’

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 28th July 2016 -  The federal government is once again being called on to urgently step in and sort out “the IT debacle hampering the National Disability Insurance Scheme” as some providers claim they…

Future Proofing your NDIS Service – Implementing Your Business Strategy Post-Rollout

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 26th July 2016 -  The Future Proofing your NDIS Service conference takes place in August in Sydney. Book now to learn from the first trial site service providers. The official NDIS rollout is here but…

Changemaker

A Passion for Helping People Achieve

Wendy Williams, Monday, 18th July 2016 -  Tony Burns is the CEO of Not for Profit, HPA Helping People Achieve which assists people with disabilities to create a fulfilling everyday life and achieve their full potential. He…

Former Disability Commissioner Launches Memoir

Lina Caneva, Tuesday, 12th July 2016 -  Former Human Rights Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes has used the launch of his memoir, called Finding A Way, to push for more jobs for people with disability…

Opinion

NDIS Shakes Up NFP Cottage Industry

Natasha Hudson, Tuesday, 14th June 2016 -  The cottage-industry history of the Not for Profit sector in Australia is likely to leave many organisations at risk in the new world of the National Disability Insurance Scheme, …

Changemaker

A Radical Advocate for Inclusion

Wendy Williams, Monday, 13th June 2016 -    Liz Forsyth has two business cards. She is both executive director of Northcott Innovation and the general manager of customer experience at disability Not for Profit Northcott.…

Thousands Still Using Disability Support Services – Report

Wendy Williams, Thursday, 9th June 2016 -  Almost 334,000 people used disability support services in 2014/15 under the National Disability Agreement (NDA) with another 4000 already transitioning to the National Disability…

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