The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has published the findings of its 2018 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers. In 2018 there were 4.4 million Australians with disability, 17.7% of the population, down from 18.3% in 2015 Prevalence of disability increased with age – one in nine (11.6%) people aged 0-64 years and one in […]
Source: DANA
Greens senator Jordon Steele-John says the Disability Royal Commission is not ready to go. “Disabled people have fought for decades for this opportunity for justice. We cannot afford to put this at risk simply because the commission wishes to be seen to be doing something. Nobody wants to have the opportunity for disabled people to […]
Source: DANA
The average age of people using the CapTel service is 80. They are concerned by the Government’s decision to axe the service early next year. Users are concerned about the quality and convenience of the alternative services and are uncomfortable about learning to use a new technology. Labor communications spokeswoman Michelle Rowland said the government […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
This letter to DANA’s chief executive announcing the appointment of a new NDIS chief executive.
Source: DANA
Vulnerable Victorians living in care are increasingly being abused, neglected and assaulted – with data showing a 23 per cent rise over the past two years. The damning results were revealed in an annual report for the state’s Office of the Public Advocate. In 2018-19, 510 abuse-related issues in mental health, residential and disability services […]
Source: DANA
Thousands of Aboriginal children have outstanding referrals for specialist hearing appointments in the Northern Territory because services have been cancelled. Key points: 1,200 fewer hearing services have been delivered to Aboriginal children in the NT since 2016 More than 6,000 children have outstanding referrals to have their ears checked or problems treated Nine out of […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
