$75 million for NDIS in QLD
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPFive local service providers will share in $75 million of funding to deliver Local Area Coordination (LAC) and Early Childhood Early Intervention (ECEI) services in…
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$3 million to make ACT more inclusive
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPUp to $3 million will be made available to organisations as part of a new grant round designed to make the community more inclusive and…
$13 million for community inclusion
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MP$13 million will be made available to organisations across the country as part of a new grant round designed to make the community more inclusive…
Grants to support participation of people with disability at conferences
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Australian Government is offering grants of up to $10,000 to assist people with disability to participate in nationally-focused, disability-related conferences held in Australia. …
Support services extended for families of children with disability
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPFamilies of young children with disability can continue accessing support and advice through the Australian Government’s early intervention programs until the National Disability Insurance Scheme…
$15.3 million to NDIS projects
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Australian Government is providing a package of more than $15.3 million to help people prepare for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), through the…
$5.8 million to support QLD transition to NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Hon Jane Prentice, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, today announced more than $5.8 million in funding to the Queensland Department of…
More than $6 million to support Northern Territory transition to NDIS
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPMore than $6 million to support Northern Territory transition to NDIS The Australian Government is providing more than $6 million dollars through the National Disability…
Thousands of people with intellectual impairment to benefit from settlement of BSWAT class action
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Hon Jane Prentice, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, said a decision by the Federal Court today is good news for eligible…
First NDCAC set to reinvigorate NDS
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPMembers of the National Disability and Carers Advisory Council (NDCAC) met for their inaugural meeting in Canberra today. The Council’s co-chair and Assistant Minister for…
One week to have your say on DES improvements
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThere is still time to have your say on the future of Disability Employment Services (DES), by providing a submission on the discussion paper, New…
More than $24m to fund disability advocacy
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Australian Government will provide $24.26 million for advocacy services to support people with disability receiving Commonwealth Government Services and accessing the NDIS. This funding…
Have your say on new integrated carer support
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Hon Jane Prentice MP, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, is reminding carers, peak bodies and service providers to have their say…
NDS CEO Conference
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Thank you Joan and thank you to Ron Jones the elder of the Wurundjeri people and for his fascinating insight…
Disability CEOs support renewed commitment to National Disability Strategy
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Hon Jane Prentice MP, Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Service, met with key senior stakeholders from the disability sector today to discuss…
Jobs boom for Geelong with new NDIA headquarters
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPHundreds of jobs and $120 million of investment will be generated with the development of the new head office for the National Disability Insurance Agency…
Be involved and celebrate International Day of People with Disability!
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPEvents will be held across Australia tomorrow to celebrate International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), a United Nations sanctioned day held each year on…
National Disability Strategy Second Implementation Plan drives action for improved outcomes
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPImproving the lives of people with disability is the focus of the Second Implementation Plan, Driving Action 2015-2018, released today under the National Disability Strategy.…
Australian Government committed to improving disability employment
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAssistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, Jane Prentice today announced the new Disability Employment Services (DES) Reference Group, as part of the Australian…
Remarkable efforts recognised at the 10th National Disability Awards
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAssistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, Jane Prentice has announced this year’s National Disability Awards winners at a gala ceremony at Parliament House…
National Disability Awards 2016
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** —Even though Karni Lidell is unable to make it, Jonathon it is wonderful to have you here to share this…
Launch of National Disability and Carers Advisory Council
Speech by The Hon Jane Prentice MP*** CHECK AGAINST DELIVERY *** Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be here today to launch the National Disability and Carers Advisory Council. This…
National Disability and Carers Advisory Council announced
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Coalition Government today announced the establishment of the National Disability and Carers Advisory Council. The new Council brings together leaders from business and the…
Champions of disability recognised in National Disability Awards
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPAssistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, Jane Prentice will announce the winners of the 10th National Disability Awards at a gala ceremony tonight…
Have your say on a new integrated carer support service system
Media Release by The Hon Jane Prentice MPThe Coalition Government is calling for submissions on the draft Service Delivery Model for services to support and sustain the work of unpaid carers. Assistant…