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A Life Worth Remembering

Dementia rates among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are much higher than non-Indigenous Australians, affecting not just the people with the disea…

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Is Your Heart Okay?

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are at greater risk of heart diseases than other Australians, being admitted into hospitals 60 per cent more and d…

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Oh Canada

Heading to the Canadian Rockies? Travelling between Banff and Lake Louise in Canada is now more accessible to wheelchairs users. The Lake Louise Expres…

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Yes, Minister

Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s recently appointed Cabinet includes the first-ever dedicated minister for National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

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NSW to appoint Ageing and Disability Commissioner

The NSW Government will establish an Ageing and Disability Commissioner from 1 July 2019, to better protect adults with disability and older people from abuse…

Community Engagement Conversations: June 2019

Today I met with some lovely LACS to update them on our new website (VERY EXCITING) and our conversation wandered to service gaps and then onto the role of the…

Resources for NDIS service providers

As part of the Boosting the Local Care Workforce program, the Department of Social Services has released a range of resources on a new website. These resource…

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Prime Minister to prioritise NDIS

Returning Prime Minister Scott Morrison has committed to addressing failures in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as a top priority, following hi…

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Accessible Germany

Germany has been one of the active forces in promoting and influencing for accessible travel. The variety of experiences, destinations and cultural opportuniti…

Greens Senator Siewert, ALP Shadow Minister for Charities Dr Andrew Leigh MP and an empty chair

Connecting Up Pre-Election Forum

The Community Council of Australia (CCA) has previously held a pre-election forum with representatives from the major parties outlining their policies in relat…

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