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Mark’s project work supported with the NDIS
Mark Bolton’s passion for showcasing other people’s stories is being made possible with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. The former radio producer from Margate is utilising a supp ...
Carers must remain a priority
The Federal Government’s new ministry must continue to prioritise Australia’s 2.65 million unpaid carers. In a report commissioned by Carers Australia in 2020, it was estimated that family and friend ...
Rowan gets out in nature with NDIS supports
Rowan Bridge is becoming more active and getting out into nature with National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. The 34-year-old utilises his support worker to go 4-wheel-driving, mountain ...
Carers Queensland COVID-19 update – 29 March 2021
The Queensland Government has announced that Greater Brisbane will now go into a three-day lockdown as of 5:00 pm today and masks will be mandatory. This includes the Ipswich, Logan, Redlands, Moreton ...
Tina gets out in nature more with the NDIS
Tina Sanderson is becoming more independent and actively getting out into nature thanks to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports. The Captain Creek local uses water-proof prosthetics to ...
NDIS gives Nikki independence and freedom for the first time
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is giving Nikki Dorling the freedom to not only do the things she wants, but also providing support to do something many people take for granted – sleep ...
Caring is the name of the game for Madonna
Madonna O’Brien continues to provide care and support in her work as a wildlife carer thanks to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). For more than 25 years, Madonna – who has spina bifida ...
Advocacy and technology are helping Joe-Anne improve workplace inclusion for people with disability
A highly qualified and experienced graphic designer, illustrator and educator, Joe-Anne Kek-Pamenter’s drive to advocate for better workplace inclusion for people with disability stems from her experi ...
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Additional investment in respite services for older Australians from diverse backgrounds welcomed
Carers Australia has welcomed the Government’s $9.6 million investment into tailored respite care for culturally and linguistically diverse seniors. These centre-based respite services will give older ...
Carers are critical- the Aged Care Royal Commission Report
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety report underlines the importance of the role unpaid carers have and continue to have for consumers in residential aged care. Those caring for the ...
Recognition of the importance of informal carers an important step to improving home care
Carers Australia and the National Carer Network are calling on the Government to address the systemic issues with home care and supports for informal carers following the findings of the Royal Commiss ...