News & Events
Vision Australia bring to you the Document Accessibility Toolbar (DAT), making for a much simpler process when developing accessible documents.
NDIS Minister, Stuart Robert, has stated that funds will be placed into Medium Term Accommodation (MTA) for NDIS participants, providing them with accommodation supports to see them through stages where their permanent houses are being constructed or modified.
HESTA is working with Women’s Legal Service Victoria (WLSV) to simplify the process of splitting super assets to remove barriers preventing women from claiming their fair share of super when relationships end.
A Government plan has been placed into action for improving the foundations of the NDIS as well as bettering the quality and delivery of service for NDIS members.
The NDIA have recently communicated that NDIS participants can now make a request for their NDIS plans in a more accessible format better suited to their personal requirements.
HESTA has taken a pulse check of the state of equality for women in Australia and has found persisting discrimination and inequality in work and pay is leaving them with greater financial vulnerability throughout their lives.
On 4 November, Martin Hoffman started his new role as Chief Executive Officer of the NDIA.
Minister for the NDIS Stuart Robert has instigated the first NDIS Participant Employment Strategy to increase employment opportunities and secure higher levels of job retention for participants.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics have published a Summary of Findings relating to the experience of people with disability.
The Festival of Inclusion will be running over the 20th and 21st of November this year involving two fantastic days of presentations, workshops and socialising opportunities - don't forget to book your ticket and join in on the fun!
