The Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, Jenny Macklin and the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas today announced…
Twenty-one of Australia’s most inspirational citizens and organisations have been nominated for the Australian Government’s National Disability Awards to be announced on 22 November. Senator…
People with disability and their representatives will share in $300,000 in Australian Government funding over three years to attend key international forums on human rights.…
Children with autism are receiving more help at school thanks to the Gillard Government’s Positive Partnerships initiative, which has seen 2250 teachers given additional training…
Six Australians will champion the cause of people with disability following their appointment by the Australian Government to promote the 2011 International Day of People…
Organisations that provide supported employment opportunities to people with disability will be able to apply for new funding for capital improvements from today. Parliamentary Secretary…
A gourmet café and catering service has taken out top honours in the 2011 Australian Disability Enterprises Excellence Award. Three Australian Disability Enterprises were honoured…
Organisations are today being encouraged to apply for funding under the Australian Government’s $60 million Supported Accommodation Innovation Fund. For the first time, community organisations…
More than 1,000 children with disability have registered to access early intervention services through the Australian Government’s $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability…
Hearing Awareness Week kicks off today across the country (21 – 27 August) and parents of young hearing impaired children are being encouraged to sign…
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) today agreed on the need for major reform of disability services in Australia through a National Disability Insurance Scheme.…
Families of children with disabilities have embraced the Australian Government’s new $147 million Better Start for Children with Disability initiative, with 725 children registering in…
Today marks the start of Brain Injury Awareness Week (15 – 21 August), recognising and empowering the more than 500,000 Australians living with a brain…
The Gillard Labor Government today announced that it will start work immediately with states and territories on measures that will build the foundations for a…
Australia’s 2.6 million carers will receive improved recognition and support following the launch of the Gillard Government’s National Carer Strategy in Victoria today. The Minister…
The Gillard Government will extend eligibility for Carer Allowance for carers of children with Type 1 Diabetes. As part of the National Carer Strategy launched…
The Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, today paid tribute to one of the largest non-government disability service providers in Australia and…
The Australian Government today received the Productivity Commission’s final report into a long-term disability care and support scheme. In February last year, the Australian Government…
People with severe disability and their carers are being asked to comment on draft legislation that will remove income tax barriers to make it easier…
Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week commences tomorrow across the country (31 July – 6 August), an opportunity to acknowledge the achievements of people with cerebral palsy…
Time is running out to nominate one of 202 Australian Disability Enterprises for the 2011 Excellence Award which recognises the significant contribution that these organisations…
The Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, and Member for Robertson, Deb O’Neill, today visited a Central Coast disability enterprise that provides…
As part of Fragile X Awareness Month that is being recognised today, Parliamentary Secretary for Disability and Carers, Senator Jan McLucas, is encouraging parents of…
Thirty Australian Disability Enterprises from across Australia gathered in Brisbane today to showcase their products and services to potential customers. Opening the third Australian Disability…
A new Gillard Government early intervention program will give children with disability on Brisbane’s westside a better start to life, Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and…