IPART review of gas pricesThe Independent Pricing and Regulatory Tribunal (IPART) is currently conducting a review of regulated retail prices and charges for gas from 1 July 2016. The… Read More
Measuring inclusion for students with disabilityJanuary saw the release of the Senate Committee’s Report, Access to real learning: the impact of policy, funding and culture on students with disability. The… Read More
Targeted earlier intervention and intensive programs funding extendedIt has just been announced that targeted earlier intervention and intensive program funding has been extended to June 2017. The Minister for Family and Community… Read More
Important recommendations come out of Senate Committee report into violence, abuse and neglect against people with disabilityOn 25 November, to coincide with the National Day of Elimination of Violence Against Women, the Senate Community Affairs References Committee released its report into… Read More
Disability Network Forum event highlights the need for real choice and control in housingOn 2 December 2015, the Disability Network Forum (DNF) held a forum Beyond Accommodation; Housing that works for people with disability to explore how, with… Read More
Don't forget childrenIt’s been a big week in the long journey towards putting a stop to domestic and family violence in Australia. There has been good news,… Read More
NDIS rollout agreement announced for NSWThe announcement this week of the signing of the bilateral agreement between NSW and the Commonwealth in relation to the NDIS is welcome news for… Read More
Premier announces 12 state prioritiesOn Monday Premier Mike Baird announced his 12 priorities for the state at a lunch hosted by IPA and NCOSS. The prioirities cover a range… Read More
Support collaborative service delivery: NCOSSNCOSS CEO Tracy Howe gave evidence at the Legislative Council Social Affairs Committee Inquiry into Service Co-ordination in communities with high social needs on 28… Read More
Home Care goes to Australian UnityOn Friday, the NSW Government announced Australian Unity as the new operator of the Home Care service of NSW. The NSW Government announced in 2014… Read More
Focus on choice and control in NDIS roll outThe roll out of the NDIS has led to an increased focus on choice and control for people with disability. Some will have opportunities to… Read More
Going Home, Staying Home review releasedThe Department of Family and Community Services has this week released the Going Home, Staying Home Post Implementation Review undertaken by KPMG and the Specialist… Read More
