The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations welcomes the joint announcement from the Prime Minister, Minister Porter and Assistant Minister Prentice that Western Australia is joining the nationally-delivered National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Source: AFDO
In our first issue of AFDO eNews, we’re excited to let you know that we have received funding from the Victorian Government through the NDIS Transition Support Package to develop and deliver workshops for people with disability and their families. The workshops will support people to better understand the pre-planning and planning process and to explain how the NDIS works. They have been designed and will be delivered by people with disability.
Source: AFDO
A merger between Disability Advocacy and Information Service (DAIS) (Wodonga), and Disability Advocacy Network (DAN) (Wagga Wagga), has led to a new advocacy organisation being established.
Source: DANA
A report by Victorian Equal Opportunity & Human Rights Commission into the experience of students living with disability in Victorian schools has found, that although there has been a significant development, more action and work is required to ensure real change for students.
Source: DANA
Former Deputy Secretary of Ageing, Disability and Home Care at the NSW Department of Family and Community Services, Jim Longley, has resigned following a charity payment scandal.
Source: DANA
We call on this parliament to deliver secure, sustainable and sufficient funding for the National Disability Insurance Scheme.
Source: AFDO
