GCDA in Nerang, Queensland, Australia | Non-profit organisation

GCDA

Locality: Nerang, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 5564 0355

Address: Shop 6 18 Ferry Street 4211 Nerang, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.gca.org.au

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23.01.2022 Congratulations to this family. It is a disgrace that they had to prove that their son would not be a burden on the system and that he has a lot to offer the country.

20.01.2022 Today Ren and Kay were pleased to welcome Nikki Boyd MP - QLD Assistant Minister for Health. We spoke about the work of GCDA and the need for rigorous independent advocacy in both the Health and Disability sectors and the concern around funding of this advocacy past 2021.

19.01.2022 Don't forget to register for the National Youth Disability Summit... It's a free online conference for young people with disability - running from September 29 ...to October 3. "It's about creating a platform for young leaders to pave the way for social change. "It's about coming together to address some of the toughest social challenges today, so that we can shape a better tomorrow." Help Mel and the rest of the Summit Co-Design Committee at Children and Young People with Disability Australia find the next generation of change-makers! Find out more and register from https://www.cydayouth.events/ (Image description: Photo of a young woman using a wheelchair. The text reads "I am so excited about this summit because it is truly youth led. It's designed by young people with disability for young people with disability" Mel Tran, Chair, Co-Design Committee. NYDS - National Youth Disability Summit.")

19.01.2022 WWILD is running a 2 day FREE workshop for women with disability that will focus on safety and rights within relationships and organisations and information about violence and skills to to access safety. Participants will be given a $50 gift voucher for their time. Please see the flyer for details.

18.01.2022 We need your help! We know how hard it is to keep track of everything that is going on at the moment. But there is an important review happening at the moment a...bout accessible housing. And they need to hear from you. The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has recently issued a Consultation Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) about accessible housing. Phew that is a mouthful. Basically the report looks at the benefits of accessible housing as well as the costs. Unfortunately it concludes the costs outweigh the benefits. So they are suggesting that the building code stays as it is and stays voluntary - instead of introducing legislation to make minimum standards for accessible housing compulsory. The folks at Melbourne Uni reckon the report does not take into account the views of people with disability and what they have to say about accessible housing. So they have come up with a short survey to try and capture those views. It is relevant to both people with disability and older Australians. The survey takes between 10 mins and 30 mins to complete depending how much you want to say. But you have to get your skates on because the survey closes August 26. You can find a copy of the report here - https://www.abcb.gov.au//Regulation-Analy/Consultation-RIS You can find a copy of the survey here - https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com//form/SV_ai6nqENSX9 (Image description: a photo showing a terrible access fail... exactly the kind of thing none of us want to see. It shows a small open outdoor lift, below a much higher front or back door. But the lift is on top of a chunky new slab of concrete - instead of on the same level as the ground, making it completely unusable for wheelchair users).

16.01.2022 The CEO of the NDIA Martin Hoffman has just released an open letter to all NDIS participants. The letter is about the planned introduction of compulsory assessm...ents for every single new and existing NDIS participant. The letter does not contain any new information about the assessments. Nor does it address some of the key questions we have all been emailing the Minister. The letter has been released ahead of Mr Hoffman giving evidence to the Joint Standing Committee into the NDIS this afternoon. You can read the letter on the NDIS website - https://www.ndis.gov.au//5356-improving-national-disabilit There is an Easy Read version of the letter - https://www.ndis.gov.au//5356-improving-national-disabilit And if you haven't already, there is still time to email the Minister. You can draft your own letter or use ours. You can find everything on our website - https://everyaustraliancounts.com.au/questions-for-ministe/ #NDISMakeItWork (Image description: A picture of a clipboard. There is a questionnaire on the clipboard. The NDIS logo can be seen at the top of the questionnaire )

13.01.2022 "...we need more funding for advocacy, both systemic and individual advocacy... I am aware that many advocacy organisations have closed books and some of them h...ave even closed their waiting list. I think in the middle of a global pandemic when people urgently need help, that isn't acceptable." - Kirsten Deane, Every Australian Counts (At the Disability Royal Commission hearing on the experiences of people with disability during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic) #DisabilityRC #COVID19au #DisabilityAdvocacy See more

08.01.2022 Have you had your say? The Department of Social Services is creating The Disability Gateway. This is a website with key information that will assist people with... disability and their family, friends and carers to access the support they need. They are asking for feedback on how the final version of their website should look. You can take the 5 minute survey and tell them what you think by clicking here https://bit.ly/3nCfFoj

06.01.2022 Spinal Life wants people with disability to complete a survey developed by the Melbourne Disability Institute, to influence the Commonwealth Government, this survey is confidential. Have you ever had trouble finding accessible housing? BIG challenges require big solutions. Systemic failings require systemic change.. There is not enough accessible housing in Australia because construction of accessible housing is not mandatory.... The Commonwealth Government is considering making it mandatory RIGHT NOW. This is your once in a generation chance to have your say. It takes 20 minutes. PLEASE take the time to complete the survey and convince the Government to improve accessibility in residential dwellings for everyone.. https://melbourneuni.au1.qualtrics.com//form/SV_eFHJIBaIPd

04.01.2022 In their none GCDA lives - our staff volunteer at this program which ensures that players with a disability have membership of a mainstream club and enjoy all of the support and banter that goes with that. Sunday was their end of Season Presentation. It was a great opportunity to recognise the achievements of our players and of course eat a mountain of pizza, chips and cake.

01.01.2022 Struggling to pay your energy bills because of COVID-19? If you are struggling to pay your energy bills as a result of COVID-19, contact your energy provider as soon as possible to get help. COVID-19 has financially affected many households and small businesses across Australia. ... Many people are or will be affected by dramatic changes to their lives, businesses, income and working arrangements, and those of their friends, families and communities. As a result their energy use and ability to pay their bills could be affected. Others may be staying at home or working from home for extended periods which is leading to much bigger energy bills that they may not be able to afford. Help is available contact the company that sends you your energy bill. Your energy provider can offer you a range of assistance including giving you more time to pay your bill by way of a payment extension, which may include a period in which no payment is made. They might offer you the option of paying your bill in regular, more affordable instalments. If you are in contact with your energy provider you should not get disconnected. You can also ask your financial counsellor or other authorised representative to contact your retailer on your behalf. If you’ve had a change in income, let your energy provider know as you may now be eligible for a concession or rebate on your bill. So if you’re experiencing financial stress, contact your energy provider as soon as possible to discuss your options. Getting help early can mean you can avoid being disconnected and make a plan to get on top of your bills once you are back on track. For more information, visit the Australian Energy Regulator website at www.aer.gov.au/consumers/COVID-19. If you are experiencing higher bills and want to make sure you are on the best plan, visit Energy Made Easy at www.energymadeeasy.gov.au.