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New research grants support disability-led change
by National Disability Research Partnership
The National Disability Research Partnership is funding $600,000 for disability-led research to improve safety and systemic change. This initiative responds to the Disability Royal Commission findings, with more funding planned to support policy and service improvements.
Advocacy organisations invited to apply for supported employment advocacy project funding
by Disability Advocacy Network Australia
Independent advocacy organisations can apply for funding to support workers with intellectual disabilities in Australian Disability Enterprises. The project, funded by the Department of Social Services, will run until June 2027 to provide short-term employment advocacy.
NDIS Decisions to be published again following DANA’s advocacy efforts
by Disability Advocacy Network Australia
The Administrative Review Tribunal will resume publishing most NDIS decisions after advocacy efforts highlighted transparency concerns. Disability advocates stressed the importance of accessible tribunal decisions, leading to a commitment from tribunal leadership to improve openness.
Disability Discrimination Act Review – Consultation Opening Soon
by Disability Advocacy Network Australia
The Attorney-General’s Department is opening consultation on updating the Disability Discrimination Act, which has seen no major reform since 2009. Advocates stress the need for stronger protections and systemic change to prevent discrimination against people with disability.
CYDA’s submission on Changes to the Disability Standards of Education
by Children and Young People with Disability Australia
CYDA has submitted recommendations on proposed changes to the Disability Standards for Education to improve inclusivity in early childhood education. The organisation highlights the crucial role of early learning services in shaping developmental outcomes for children with disability.
DSV’s Advisory Network reflect on the 2025 World Down Syndrome Day theme
by Down Syndrome Australia
Down Syndrome Victoria’s Advisory Network reflects on the 2025 World Down Syndrome Day theme, urging governments to strengthen support systems. Their call highlights the need for equality, inclusion, and lived-experience representation in decision-making to improve opportunities and rights for people with Down syndrome.
The Wrap
NDIS provider Paul Tilbury jailed for 'shameful' fraud depriving participants of support
by ABC
A disability support provider who "selfishly" and "shamefully" defrauded NDIS participants of hundreds of thousands of dollars over two years — using the cash to fund travel, meals, clothing and tobacco — has been jailed for the offending.
RotaWiz Launches Mobile App For Support Providers, Enabling Mobile Rostering in Australia
by EIN Presswire
RotaWiz, a rostering software, has launched a mobile app for NDIS providers in Australia. RotaWiz has become the first rostering software in Australia to provide a mobile app for company administrators to manage rostering and software.
Bunnings Expands Aged Care And Disability Support Product Range
by Channel News
Bunnings which was largely responsible for a surge in parent Wesfarmers’ recently released interim profits, is now making a focussed push towards retailing products within the assisted living and disability categories which could open up a market worth several billions for the retailer.