With the growing concern around the CoronaVirus (COVID-19) in Australia, and with the spread of incorrect information around the world, we have pulled together a list of useful resources for people with disability and their families on COVID-19. The Growing Space has...
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Disability Royal Commission Update
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has today released information about how you can apply to tell your story to a Commissioner in a private session. Private sessions can be held in person, via video...
NDIS Quarterly Report released (October – December 2019)
The Minister for the NDIS, Stuart Robert, today released the latest COAG NDIS Quarterly Report (1 October 2019 to 31 December 2019). The report reveals that some progress is being made in getting young people with disabilities out of Aged Care and that the average...
Disability Royal Commission News – 29th January 2020
Disability Royal Commission to visit Logan and Ipswich, Queensland The Disability Royal Commission is inviting people with disability and their families to Community Forums in the Queensland cities of Ipswich and Logan on 4th and 5th February 2020. At these Community...
Outcome of Disability Reform Council meeting – 13th December 2019
The Council of Australian Governments (COAG) Disability Reform Council (the Council) met on Friday for the third time this year. The Council acknowledged the importance of independent disability advocacy, and agreed to work to better understand the demand for...
Disability Royal Commission into group homes starts today!
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability will hold its third public hearing in Melbourne this week, with a particular focus on group homes in Victoria. (Group homes refer to supported accommodation for up to six...