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"Improving Support Coordination for NDIS Participants" Paper

The NDIA has published the ‘Improving Support Coordination for NDIS Participants’ paper. The paper outlines the outcomes from reviewing the current suppor…

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Australian Death Notification Service

A death can be difficult, and there can be a lot to organise. When a loved one passes away, there is a process of trauma involved in notifying so many differen…

Autism Connect - new national helpline for Australians with autism

The first national helpline for Australians with autism will provide online, digital and phone-based support services to improve the lives of people on the aut…

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Disability Royal Commission Hearing on Emergency Planning

The Disability Royal Commission turned it's focus to COVID19 and Emergency Planning and Response at a public hearing in August.

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Dress with less stress - Project 333

The Project 333 lifestyle can make mornings stress-free and give you a renewed perspective on your wardrobe. A life-changing diagnosis and ‘can do’ attitude be…

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Ensuring health and bodily integrity: towards a human rights approach for people born with variations in sex characteristics

The Australian Human Rights Commission have released a new Summary Report. The new report is on "Ensuring health and bodily integrity: towards a human rights a…

Media release

Independent fire emergency information for people with disabilities

Unprecedented bushfires burning across millions of hectares across Australia this summer have caused serious injury, death and the destruction of homes, towns…

IDEAS Media Release

Information Sharing as Market Stewardship in the NDIS report

We’ve just launched the report ‘Information Sharing as Market Stewardship in the NDIS’ and are pleased to be able to share this critical researc…

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Meet Adam, Margot and Diana

Stories from an IDEAS customer, staff member and our Executive Officer.

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Podcasts to ponder on for positivity

Following on from our recent blog about disability podcasts Wrap your ears around these disability podcasts and to have a rest from the ABC Coronacast&nbs…

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Reflections of Financial Year 2019-2020

This year 2019-2020 we have connected with nearly five million people answering their enquiries and delivering information on how people want to receive i…

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Rule change helps life support customers to switch and save on energy plans.

The National Energy Retails Rules have changed. To reduce the barriers for people who need life support. The changes improve the process when you change addres…

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Scams: How to Protect Yourself

With the use of phones and the internet on the rise, scammers are finding new and novel ways to trick and exploit people. Whether it's your money or your ident…

Self-Managing? How to Handle the Paperwork and Improve Record Keeping

When you are self-managing an NDIS plan, it is important you keep track of all the expenses. Under the NDIS guidelines, you are required to keep your invoices…

Stop the Spread and Stay Healthy

Stop the Spread

The Australian Department of Health has launched a national campaign to help all Australians be informed and prepared for the coronavirus pandemic.

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The NDIS gets more flexible - What you need to know

The NDIS has made some changes to the rules about how people can spend their budgets. The aim is to make it easier for people to meet their goals.

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Top Online Travel Resources

Travelling is a great way for everyone to create memories and grow as a person. Disability should be no barrier. These online resources including travel blogge…