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23.01.2022 From today all NDIS: Participants aged 16 years and over Carers aged 16 years and over of NDIS participants of any age are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Tap to learn more: https://bit.ly/2T3eXXk

23.01.2022 Can someone explain this to me?! I'm livid. This shows no respect or value for disabled people. ... Bill Shorten posted this statement on Twitter two days ago. The Morrison government voted against their own recommendations made in the independent review into Ann Marie Smith's death.

21.01.2022 https://hireup.com.au//new-podcast-a-nation-changed-with-/

20.01.2022 The Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS have just released a huge report on a broad range of ‘general’ NDIS issues. And at 199 pages long it will take us a wh...ile to get through. In our rush we don't want to miss any of the really important recommendations they made. So we will keep you posted. But in the meantime we wanted to let you know about something really important. Right at the top of their Executive Summary is a section on NDIS assessments - even though it doesn’t feature in any of their ten recommendations. That’s partly because news about assessments has only hit recently - and their last General Issues report came out in March 2019. So they have a lot of ground to cover in this latest report. But it’s also because they have decided to look at NDIS assessments in a separate dedicated new inquiry. The report says: Independent assessments have not yet been implemented, and the committee does not make any recommendations about these assessments in this report. However, the committee appreciates that the introduction of independent assessments represents a major change to the NDIS, and is cognisant that there are significant concerns about this matter. The committee therefore proposes to conduct a dedicated inquiry into independent assessments. This will include seeking further evidence about this matter through submissions and public hearings. This is some good news. The Joint Standing Committee is a bunch of MPs and Senators from different political parties working together to listen to everyone’s concerns. They question the government and the NDIA in formal hearings, ask for written submissions, hold hearings and ask people to appear. And then finally report back to the government. They are an important part of the oversight of the scheme. So stay tuned - we’ll let you know how you can take part in this new inquiry and have your say about these new NDIS assessments. In the meantime - you can check out their 2020 General Issues Report at: https://www.aph.gov.au//Natio/GeneralIssues/Interim_Report And just in case you missed it - here's the Committee's report on Planning released last week: https://www.aph.gov.au//National/NDISPlanning/Final_Report (Image description: Screenshot of page ix. Text reads "Executive summary This report of the Joint Standing Committee on the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) relates to the committee's ongoing inquiry into general issues related to the implementation and performance of the NDIS (General Issues inquiry). This inquiry provides an opportunity for the public to present important evidence to the committee about the NDIS and how it could be improved. In particular, this inquiry is a chance for people with disability to share their experiences with the scheme. This is the committee's first report of the 46th Parliament for the General Issues inquiry. The report reviews issues raised during the inquiry and provides an update on the committee's recent activities. The committee makes 10 recommendations to improve the NDIS for participants, providers and other key stakeholders. Independent assessments Chapter 2 of the report examines the National Disability Insurance Agency's (NDIA) proposal to introduce independent assessments as part of NDIS access and planning processes. According to the NDIA, the introduction of independent assessments will enhance equity and consistency in access and planning decisions. The policy intent of independent assessments is to be commended, as is the decision to offer assessments free of charge. However, a substantial number of submitters advanced that independent assessments may result in stress and trauma for people with disability; may not be an accurate means of measuring functional capacity; and may not reflect adequate consultation with the disability and allied health sectors. Independent assessments have not yet been implemented, and the committee does not make any recommendations about these assessments in this report. However, the committee appreciates that the introduction of independent assessments represents a major change to the NDIS, and is cognisant that there are significant concerns about this matter. The committee therefore proposes to conduct a dedicated inquiry into independent assessments. This will include seeking further evidence about this matter through submissions and public hearings. The COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has had an extraordinary and disruptive effect on Australian society. This effect was particularly acute for people with disability, their families and friends. COVID-19 has also presented serious difficulties for NDIS providers, disability support workers, and others in the disability sector. Of course, the effects of the pandemic are still ongoing and will be with us for some time. ix.)

19.01.2022 DESIGNS COME TO LIFE | Our Redevelopment Team is working closely with Wyong Hospital staff to make sure their knowledge and expertise is incorporated into the d...esign of the Wyong Hospital Redevelopment. As part of this, the team developed a prototype shed, containing full-scale mock-ups of inpatient and emergency department rooms. Our staff were able to visit these prototype rooms to make sure they were happy with them and make minor changes before work started on fitting out the new building. Our staff will continue to visit the prototype shed as they work with the team to select furnishing, fittings and equipment. It will also be used in the future for staff training and education sessions as we prepare for the move into the new building. We hope you enjoy this virtual look inside the prototype shed and the opportunity to see what some of the rooms in our new hospital may look like.

16.01.2022 CDAH would like to acknowledge International Day of People With Disability. Today we went to one of our members, Cath and asked the question, What Does The Day... mean to you? Below is her response. "Today I’m celebrating the voices and stories of people with disability in the media. Programs are being co-hosted by people with disability and there are short films and other contributions online, on radio and tv. And some of them even have captions for people who are deaf and hearing impaired and audio description for people who are blind. But where will our voices be tomorrow and for the next 364 days? And how will we hear the stories of the thousands of Australians with disability who aren’t in the media? If you’re a person with disability, I hope maybe you can talk about yourself to someone in the ways that you choose today. Say what you want to say about something that matters to you. If you’re a person without disability, maybe you could take the time to ask us something about ourselves: with respect, always and only with permission and with curiosity. Ask us something about our lives that has nothing to do with disability. A question you would ask anyone. We know change happens through story and conversation. Let’s keep talking and listening on this International Day of People with Disability" Thanks Cath! Image description- A blue banner with the words International Day of People with Disability and an image of a people with different disabilities together.

15.01.2022 Now if your goal as a 23-year-old man with autism is to get back into work, what does that matter if you can peel a potato over the sink? Do you want to be ask...ed in front of your parents or in front of your partner whether you need assistance with sexual activities or keeping a friendship going? They’re invasive. If you don’t have a disability, no one else is going to ask you that. See more

08.01.2022 It's Monday. Meet a Mentor. This week, meet Joseph.' "My lived experience has taught me how to overcome challenges. As a mentor, I can help you build confidenc...e in speaking up for yourself. I'm studying a Bachelor of Social Science/Law and have experience in how people with disability can be involved in university. I can help you in navigating the stresses and challenges that young adulthood brings." Apply for peer mentoring with Joseph in the link below: https://bit.ly/2U2fjL2 To find out more about peer mentoring at CDAH, click the link below: https://www.cdah.org.au/peer-mentoring Image description: photo of Joseph wearing a santa hat with text that says, "It's Monday. Meet A Mentor. Joseph. People with disability can and do actively and positively contribute to the community" on a turquoise background with the CDAH logo.

04.01.2022 Webinar: Hireup & HousingHub Have you heard of terms like SDA, SIL and ILO? This webinar will give you information about NDIS housing options. It will help you to talk with the NDIS about your housing goals. It will let you know how Housing Hub can help you. You will meet people with disability and family members with their own housing story to share. Join us!... https://hireup.com.au/event/summer-foundation-3/

01.01.2022 Easy Read and Auslan resources are available on the Department of Health website at https://www.health.gov.au//covid-19-vaccination-easy-read- #COVID19 #COVID19vaccines #coronavirus #disability