People with Disability 

News 

This page lists all news stories relating to people with disability, that have been published on the Department's website.

 News & Events
Australian Rugby Union and ACT Brumbies - Latest National Companion Card Affiliates
The ACT Brumbies and Australian Rugby Union (ARU) have made it easier for fans with disability to attend games and support their teams, by signing up to the National Companion Card.
Review of the National Standards for Disability Services
To support the implementation of the National Quality Framework (NQF) for Disability Services in Australia, a review of the National Standards for Disability Services has been announced.
The Year in Disability
A year of achievements for people with disability and their carers
Government announces feasibility study into long-term care and support for Australians with disability
On 23 November 2009 the government announced that as part of the National Disability Strategy, the Productivity Commission has been commissioned to undertake a feasibility study into long term care and support for people with disability in Australia.
National Companion Card Scheme
State and territory programs that enable eligible people with disability to participate at venues and activities without incurring the cost of a second ticket for their attendant carer.
NDAP Funding Round - Mt Isa region
Funding in Mt Isa area is available for a service to provide individual advocacy.
Statement of Intent – Working Together for Ability
Improves opportunities for people with disability
National Disability Strategy
Findings of the National Disability Strategy public consultations
Australian Disability Enterprises Excellence Awards 2009
News page about the Australian Disability Enterprises Excellence Awards 2009
Government response to the Senate Standing Committee on Community Affairs’ report on Special Disability Trusts
Measures have been introduced to make Special Disability Trusts more attractive to families and potential trust beneficiaries
New Australian Disability Enterprises website launched!
A new website has been launched to make purchasing from Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE) quick and easy
National Disability Awards nominations open
As part of the celebrations for International Day of People with Disability, nominations for the 2009 National Disability Awards are now open
National Disability Advocacy Program
On 1 April the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services announced the agencies selected to receive extra funding within the National Disability Advocacy Program
$500 000 for disability support
Funding of up to $500,000 per year across five metropolitan areas to further expand individual advocacy support for people with disability
New Business Services in Areas of High Need Announced
278 new supported employment places for people with a disability
Helping Children with Autism
$190 million for the Helping Children with Autism package
Business Service Excellence Awards
The inaugural Business Service Excellence Awards were open for nominations from May 2008
Inquiry into Special Disability Trusts
The report of an inquiry into Special Disability Trusts is due by 18 September 2008
Extra Support for Children with Disability Program - (OSHC)
Call for Expressions of Interest for the Extra Support for Children with Disability Program
Disability Investment Group announced
On 23 April 2008 the Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities and Children's Services announced the Disability Investment Group to explore innovative funding ideas for the private sector that will help people with disability and their families
Increased Disability Support Pension financial support
From 20 March 2008, people who receive Disability Support Pension will benefit from increased and more regular financial support.

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