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The Australian Government has contracted ASPEN to continue the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine for people with disability living in residential accommodation of two or more people eligible under phase 1a.
The WA Government has announced that effective from 12.01am Saturday, 24 April until 12.01am Tuesday, 27 April 2021, the Perth and Peel regions will enter a three-day lockdown.
The NDIA invites providers to attend a National Provider Forum. These sessions will provide an opportunity to hear the latest NDIS updates and ask questions of representations from the Agency’s Provider Engagement and National Delivery teams.
Victoria’s Department of Education and Training (DET) is trialling a new element of the Kindergarten Inclusion Support (KIS) program, called the KIS Specialised Equipment Trial (SET).
The Disability Royal Commission is asking the public to share their views about the experiences of culturally and linguistically diverse people with disability.
Since the introduction in February of the new Victorian worker screening process, NDS has received substantial member feedback about problems with the online application portal as well as delays in the paper-based backup system for NDIS Check applicants. In response to NDS's advocacy and feedback from the sector, the Government has committed to improving the system.
Minister for the NDIS, Linda Reynolds, was yesterday quoted in the media saying Independent Assessments will not be implemented until feedback from the current trials has been assessed, and further consultation across the sector has taken place.
Sydney and Hunter region NSW. Get the skills and training you need to get a job as a Disability Support Worker. The program is full time for 7 weeks by Cerebral Palsy Alliance (RTO No. 90213). At the end, Generation Australia will continue to work with you to secure and train for interviews, and ensure all graduates gain meaningful employment.
Western Australia is set to grow the pipeline of new aged care and disability workers to help meet the needs of the sector. Training will be free of charge for all job seekers of any age.
The COVID-19 vaccine should urgently be made mandatory for disability workers working face-to-face with clients, as concerns emerged some workers in the sector would refuse the jab, a peak body says.
