DSS is seeking a Chair for the National Disability Research Partnership (NDRP) Board. The NDRP will facilitate collaborative and inclusive disability research, for better policy and practice for people with disability in Australia. Find more info here: engage.dss.gov.au/ndrp-eoi/

Exciting News! DANA and Inclusion Australia have secured funding for the Disability Employment Advocacy and Information Program, supporting people with disability in their employment. Starting July 1st. Read more: dana.org.au/employment-adv…

Register now to learn more about the NDIS participant journey! The #NDIA is hosting in person info sessions for people with disability, families and carers on Tuesday May 7 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. Find more info and register here: events.humanitix.com/melbourne-over…

Eligible families with school-aged children could access free NBN broadband internet service in their home! Click on this link to see if you are eligible to receive a free NBN broadband: anglicarevic.org.au/student-intern…. This initiative will run until 31 December 2025.

Last year we participated in an accessibility research project with UNSW about information accessibility and how to support accessible crisis information. Our advocacy for Easy Read funding has been included in the final report (including Easy Read): csi.edu.au/research/bette…

The Disability Dialogue, with Disability Rights Advocate
Elly Desmarchelier, is hosting an online event ‘What are Foundational Supports Anyway’. Tuesday 30 April, 7pm- 8:30pm (AEST). Register here: lnkd.in/gCfwNABf. It will be a fun and informative event, all are welcome!

We are asking people with an intellectual disability, families & carers about their experiences going to the GP via a survey: rixeasysurvey.org/kiosk/a1O2. The survey will help us find the best ways to encourage people with an intellectual disability to get their yearly GP check-up.

On April 16, 9.30–11.30am (AEST) the NDIS Provider and Worker Registration Taskforce is hosting a webinar about the new model proposed to regulate all providers and workers to strengthen quality and safeguards issues. You can register to attend here: lnkd.in/gPKB_Mea

Have you tested positive for #COVID19 ?

Keep yourself & those around you safe by staying home until your symptoms have gone.   

For more information visit 💻 health.gov.au/topics/covid-1…

The draft National Autism Strategy has been released. The Government is seeking feedback until May 31 about if you think it covers everything to effectively support Autistic people at each stage of life. Read the Strategy and how to give feedback here: engage.dss.gov.au/developing-the…

We are asking people with an intellectual disability, families & carers about their experiences going to the GP via a survey: rixeasysurvey.org/kiosk/a1O2. The survey will help us find the best ways to encourage people with an intellectual disability to get their yearly GP check-up.