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Disability employment reform: less red tape, more options and support

Disability employment reform is underway with a new specialist disability employment program to commence on 1 July, 2025. Its goal is to remove the red tape for providers supporting participants and to boost access for participants looking for sustainable employment. On the back of the government’s commitment of an additional $227.6 million to the new program in the 2024-25 Federal Budget, Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said there is a “clear vision” and that it will bett... CONTINUE READING

New NDIS Taskforce cracking down on providers illegally overcharging participants

A taskforce endorsed by Minister for the NDIS Bill Shorten MP says it intends to crack down on unfair prices and the suspected overcharging of participants by dishonest services providers. Chaired by the ACCC, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission, and the National Disability Insurance Agency, the taskforce will prevent dishonest service providers from charging more than they should for their services. Talking to the ABC on the crackdown, Minister Shorten said it’s high time these p... CONTINUE READING

What is NDIS Plan Management?

Each time you access a service or purchase a piece of equipment with your NDIS funding you are entering into a financial transaction which is subject to the rules and regulations of the NDIS. Plan management is a choice regarding who will be responsible for tracking your budgets and paying your service or purchase invoices. For some people living with disability managing finances can seem a daunting task, so it’s important to consider how you’re going to administer your NDIS funding.... CONTINUE READING

The Benefits of Employing Someone with a Disability

There is a common misunderstanding that a person living with disability will require more attention and resources from their employer. Lack of awareness and unconscious bias has contributed to the stigma that people with disability are a liability to their employer, rather than a valuable team player. But don't just take our word for it! Research states that these perceptions do not match reality. Let’s explore the facts. Employing people with disability enhances an organisatio... CONTINUE READING

5 Key Benefits of Hiring Young People

With 18% of the Australian youth labour force underemployed the employment outlook for many young Australians is profoundly different than it was for past generations. – SMH, March 2017 With youth underemployment rates the highest they’ve been in 40 years it’s more important now than ever to... CONTINUE READING

A Guide to Picking a Disability Employment Provider

If you live with a diagnosed health condition, injury, illness or disability you could be eligible for extra employment support through the National Disability Employment Service (DES). If you are eligible for the Disability Employment Service you get to choose which DES provider you use. It is your right to choose your DES provider and change providers if you wish. This right is protected by the... CONTINUE READING

5 Helpful Tips to Prepare You for Employment

Looking for work can often feel overwhelming, but there are things you can do right now to stay positive, stay sharp and start prepping for the job search process. Here are our top 5 helpful tips to prepare for employment: 1. Overhaul your resume Highlight your experience. If you have 10 –15 years' experience in the workforce, it might be time to remove some of your entry level jobs from the past. Highlight your most important past role... CONTINUE READING

Kathryn Key to lead the way in Transforming Community Services

Last month, Kathryn Key took up the role of Project Executive for the Transforming Community Services Program. Her leadership of Community Services spans from Coffs Harbour to Sydney, along with Support Coordination, our business support team (PALs) for Community and Therapy...

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