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Embracing Inclusion and Empowerment in the Disability Services Sector

Alex Cooper, Friday, 23rd February 2024 -

Fostering inclusive communities

One crucial aspect of the disability sector is the creation of inclusive communities. Melbourne, known for its vibrant culture and diversity,…

The NDIS National Workforce Plan – We need a broader understanding of workplace innovation

Contributor, Thursday, 29th July 2021 - The new workforce plan emphasises the importance of innovation. But is the government’s conception of innovation ambitious enough in the workforce context, and will its recommended…

Additional learning opportunity for those wanting next level success in the disability sector

Contributor, Thursday, 16th July 2020 - In the wake of unprecedented demand for the first round of the NDIS Success program, the Community Business Bureau (CBB) is now gearing up to offer a second round of the popular webinar…

NDIS providers: Doing what you say you do

Bruce Nixon, Thursday, 23rd April 2020 - If we thought productivity was an issue in 2019, it has become even more important in 2020, writes Bruce Nixon, Holocentric CEO. The latest State of the Disability Sector Report 2019…

Urgent calls for targeted COVID-19 response for people with disability

Luke Michael, Monday, 16th March 2020 - The disability community fear that people will die without a coordinated plan Australia needs a targeted response to coronavirus for people with disabilities and the disability…

Volunteers don’t come free

Keith McVilly, Wednesday, 20th November 2019 - New research finds urgent action is needed to maintain the sustainability of volunteer services supporting people with disability and their families, write Professor Keith McVilly…

Sector Leaders Take Seat at the Table to Discuss New Model DES

Wendy Williams, Friday, 18th November 2016 - Leaders from the disability sector are being brought together to help shape a new model of Disability Employment Services. Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability…

Qld Prepares for Disability Sector Growth

Staff Reporter, Monday, 28th July 2014 - The Queensland Government says it’s planning to help attract 13,000 people statewide into jobs caring for people with a disability. Queensland Premier Campbell Newman said…

Vale Disability Advocate Lesley Hall

Staff Reporter, Thursday, 31st October 2013 - Lesley Hall. The disability sector is mourning the sudden and untimely death of Lesley Hall, who had been Chief Executive Officer of the Australian Federation of Disability Organisations.…

Self Directed Approaches Conference

Staff Reporter, Tuesday, 5th March 2013 - In recent years Australia’s disability services sector has been moving towards self-directed approaches. Now, with an imminent NDIS, transitioning has become a top priority…

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