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National Disability Data Asset

DA Disability Advisory Council
Thursday 1st January, 1970
Data provides useful information for designing supports and services that meet the situations, needs and goals of people with disability. However datasets are largely disconnected. The National Disability Data Asset
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Growing Up Disabled in Australia

Carly Findlay
Black Ink
Monday 1st February, 2021
A rich collection of writing from those negotiating disability in their lives – a group whose voices are not heard often enough Contributors include senator Jordon Steele-John, paralympian Isis Holt,
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Report on the key elements of the legislative framework affecting people with disability

Australian Government Solicitor
Disability Royal Commission
Tuesday 22nd December, 2020
Are you interested in knowing more about laws that affect people with disability? This research report lists key elements of legislation covering people with disability in national, state and territory
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The Disability Gateway

Benevolent Society
Monday 1st February, 2021
The Disability Gateway has information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find the support they need in Australia. It covers support in 10
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Vital support for Australians with disability cancelled during COVID-19 pandemic

Fran Kelly
Monday 1st February, 2021
Disabled and other vulnerable Australians were among the worst affected when parts of the country shut down to defeat COVID-19. Its estimated around a third of people living with disability
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Specialist Disability Accommodation – Supply in Australia

Summer Foundation and The Housing Hub
Thursday 14th January, 2021

This report provides an update on the growth of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) across Australia and shares insights into current market sentiment. The data in this report results from a…

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Practice Guidelines for Identifying and Treating Complex Trauma-Related Dissociation

Blue Knot
Friday 22nd May, 2020
Complex trauma-related dissociation underlies diverse presentations to health professionals and is often not detected. This means that many people do not receive appropriate responses and care. These Practice Guidelines for
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NDIS Worker Screening Check

Victoria Government
Wednesday 27th January, 2021

The National Disability Insurance Scheme Worker Screening Check (NDIS Check) will start on 1 February 2021. The NDIS Check is a way to ensure that people who work with NDIS…

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The right to sex when you live with disability

Erica Vowles
RN Life Matters
Thursday 17th December, 2020
If you live with disability, sexual intimacy can become less straightforward and, if the barriers are significant enough, you might need some assistance from trained professionals. The NDIS has sought
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Community Visitors Annual Report 2020-21

Office of the Public Advocate
Thursday 18th November, 2021
Community Visitors are volunteers who play a vital role in safeguarding the rights of people with disability and fostering their inclusion in the community. This is an annual report that
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Report: General issues around the implementation and performance of the NDIS

Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Parliament of Australia
Wednesday 9th December, 2020

The report provides an update on the committee’s recent activities and makes 10 recommendations to improve the NDIS for participants, providers and other key stakeholders. The activities focus on independent

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NDIS Workforce Interim Report

Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme
Parliament of Australia
Wednesday 9th December, 2020
This is an interim report which makes 14 recommendations to address key issues facing the NDIS workforce. The committee will continue to consider these issues next year and intends to
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