Former Victorian police chief Ken Lay will lead an expert panel to manage NDIS participants exiting jails. The panel aims to ensure community and worker safety while providing appropriate supports for ex-prisoners with disabilities.
Ministers for the Federal Department of Social Services The Albanese Government invests $5 million in NDIS grant funding aimed at enhancing quality and accessibility of disability support services. Regional and diverse NDIS communities receive a $5 million grant, an investment that Bill Shorten said reflects the commitment to co-designing and
Children and Young People with Disability Australia Navigating complex emotions, this piece explores how acknowledging and embracing the duality of disability pride and grief can coexist. It highlights that disability pride can involve neutrality and self-acceptance, allowing space for both good days and challenging ones. Read more
Mental Health Australia Mental Health Australia seeks a partner for an Embrace Project-funded report on multicultural Australian mental health. Mental Health Australia seeks a partner to report on multicultural mental health, funded by the Commonwealth's Embrace Project announced in May 2023. Read more
Mental Health Australia Mental Health Australia hosted a webinar with the National Mental Health Commission to discuss the 2023 National Report Card. An updated approach to annual reporting on the mental health system, the recently released report card draws together data from a range of sources to highlight trends in