Tag: ndis
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SUMMERLAND FARM HOPING TO FILL GROWING VACANCIES LIST WITH EMPLOYMENT SHOWCASE DAY
For fifty years Alstonville’s Summerland Farm has been helping locals with a disability enter the workforce and achieve their dreams. But like many other employers on the Far North Coast, the farm is also struggling to fill it’s growing vacancies list.
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NDIS VANS OFFER SUPPORT ON THE GO
Social Futures is bringing the NDIS to the bush thanks to two new mobile offices. The Mobile Office Outreach Vans – known as MOOV’s – are purpose-built with wheelchair access, air-conditioning and WIFI.. Allowing Social Futures area co-coordinators to meet with their clients. “To ensure just because you live in a regional or remote area…
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LOCAL ROUND TABLES HEAR NDIS CONCERNS
Fears of being forced into a care home were among the concerns expressed by Hunter and Central Coast residents today, at NDIS roundtables. Shadow Minister for the scheme – Bill Shorten – visited the regions, ahead of a government review.
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HUNTER ADVOCATES WELCOME NDIS REVIEW
Hunter disability advocates have welcomed news of a federal review of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. The Community Disability Alliance’s David Belcher says it’s important for the probe to consult those using the NDIS, on their issues in accessing services. The review will begin later this month. (AUDIO ONLY IN PARTS.)
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CENTRAL COAST PROVIDERS CALL FOR BETTER NDIS
They provide integral services to some of our most vulnerable – from accommodation to employment and more. Central Coast disability sector representatives joined a nation-wide call, for the NDIS’s initial promises to be delivered.
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TIS THE SEASON FOR SUSTAINABILITY: FAIRHAVEN CHRISTMAS FAIR DELIGHTS CENTRAL COAST
Fairhaven Services has thrown open its gates to spread some festive cheer while raising money for those living with a disability. Every dollar raised by its annual Christmas fair will be spent expanding the services the organisation offers.