Government reprieve for 700 Deaf users of NABS
The Government’s planned transition of the National Auslan Interpreter Booking & Payment Service, better known as NABS from being a program within the Department of Social Services to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) on 1 July 2020 would have disadvantaged about 700 Deaf users of the service. The NABS program provides a service that […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
Hearing services provided by the Government to eligible people will change on 1 July 2020
The National Disability Insurance Scheme and the Australian Government’s Hearing Services Program will have different roles in providing supports to people with hearing difficulties. But they will work together from 1 July to make sure that quality hearing services continue to be available to people of all ages. To do this there have been some […]
Source: Deafness Forum of Australia
DANA’s COVID-19 Advocacy Snapshot survey
DANA recently conducted an online survey to capture the demand, issues and experiences of advocacy organisations as they work within the challenging COVID-19 environment.
So far survey results have indicated that just over half of the responding organistions have experienced increased demand because of COVID-19, while a quarter of organisations indicate their capacity to take on new advocacy clients has decreased during the pandemic.
Source: DANA
Restrictive Practices issues paper published by DRC
The DRC wants to know about the effects of restrictive practice on people with disability. They are also interested in understanding how laws, policies and practices around restrictive practices can be improved to better prevent and protect people with disability from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation.
Source: DANA
National Counselling and Referral Service Extends its Areas of Support
Blue Knot Foundation will be elevating its promotion of the National Counselling and Referral service as a key trauma-informed support for people with disability, family members, carers, advocates and workers who have experienced or witnessed abuse, neglect, violence and exploitation. Anyone who wishes to access this support does not need to make a submission or have any prior involvement with the Disability Royal Commission.
Source: DANA
DANA’s COVID-19 Advocacy Snapshot survey
DANA recently conducted an online survey to capture the demand, issues and experiences of advocacy organisations as they work within the challenging COVID-19 environment.
So far survey results have indicated that just over half of the responding organistions have experienced increased demand because of COVID-19, while a quarter of organisations indicate their capacity to take on new advocacy clients has decreased during the pandemic.
Source: DANA
