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Supported Living courtesy People with Disability Australia
Registration for Supported Independent Living and Support Coordination
by People with Disability Australia
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has raised concerns about the government's plan for mandatory registration of Supported Independent Living and Support Coordination. PWDA warns that increased regulation could reduce choice for participants, drive out smaller providers, and favour larger companies.
Mandatory registration of Platform Providers
by People with Disability Australia
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is consulting on mandatory registration for Platform Providers to improve participant safety and quality. People with Disability Australia supports the reform but stresses the need for co-design with people with disability to maintain choice and autonomy.
Together let’s make our voices heard
by Physical Disability Australia
Physical Disability Australia seeks to amplify the voices of people with disabilities by connecting them with government and organisations. They encourage individuals to share their experiences and concerns to drive meaningful improvements in policies and conditions.
Farewell Media Access Australia After 43 Years of Service to People with Disability.
by Centre For Accessibility Australia
Media Access Australia, originally the Australian Caption Centre, is closing after 43 years of advocating for inclusive media and digital accessibility. Its legacy includes pioneering captioning for television, influencing disability-related media policies, and supporting accessible technology in education and the arts.
Have your say in the 2025 PWDA Member Engagement Survey
by People with Disability Australia
People with Disability Australia is seeking member feedback through its 2025 survey to improve communication, events, and activities. Members can share their experiences and suggestions by completing the survey before 7 April 2025.
Boccia Term 4 Results - Sydney Singles and Super League
by Cerebral Palsy Alliance
The Boccia Term 4 Sydney Singles and Super League competitions have concluded, showcasing the region's top talent and competitive spirit. Results highlight the achievements of athletes in this precision sport, which promotes inclusion and skill development.
Boccia competition courtesy Cerebral Palsy Alliance
The Wrap
Government agencies fail AI transparency test
by ACS Information Age
Government agency (including the NDIA) high-level descriptions of artificial intelligence (AI) use cases in new mandatory registers have failed to quell developers, auditors and disability and privacy advocates’ concerns about the inability to assess their impacts.
Australia’s Jobs Boom: How Government Funding Is Shaping the Labour Market
by econostrum.info
Australia’s labour market has added thousands of new jobs, including in the NDIS, pushing the unemployment rate to one of the lowest in the developed world. But the driving force behind this surge isn’t what many expected. With government-funded positions outpacing private-sector roles, some economists warn of long-term risks.