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Monday April 27 2020
On Monday 27 April, the Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), the Hon Stuart Robert MP, announced changes to help NDIS participants during the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes giving participants more flexibility over their Core Supports funding. Usually, you can only use your NDIS funding for your disability needs. You can’t use your […]
Monday April 27 2020
If you’re in financial difficulty and are not sure what to do, the National Debt Helpline can help. On the helpline you can speak to a financial counsellor who can give you free advice. You can call them on 1800 007 007 between Monday to Friday, 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. You can also find […]
Thursday April 23 2020
The Disability Support Pension (DSP) is an income support payment that helps support people (16 or over) who have a permanent physical, intellectual or psychiatric condition that stops them from working as much as they need to. The Australian Government is making some changes to help people on the DSP during coronavirus. Extra payments Economic […]
Thursday April 23 2020
The JobKeeper Payment helps cover the costs of wages for businesses significantly affected by coronavirus. If you are an employee, you may be able to receive the JobKeeper Payment, even if you already receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP). This includes if you work at an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE). If your employer can claim […]
Wednesday April 22 2020
The Federal and state governments all agree that the best way to stop, or slow, the coronavirus from spreading is for people to stay at home. All Australians must stay home unless it’s absolutely necessary to go outside. If you have to go outside, you need to stay at least 1.5 meters away from other […]
Wednesday April 22 2020
Workers with intellectual disability and their families are worried about getting coronavirus. They’re worried there is a high risk of catching it at their Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs). Three advocacy groups put out a joint media release about these concerns on 2 April 2020: Inclusion Australia (IA) Disability Advocacy Network Australia (DANA) Women With Disabilities […]