Election 2022: Coalition’s APS funding cuts to put 5,500 jobs on the line Wednesday May 18, 2022 By Melissa Coade Community & Social CPSU says APS cuts would see people wait longer on the phone to Centrelink and veterans wait longer for claims to be processed.
Election 2022: Labor releasing new policies while defending costings of others Tuesday April 19, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal The ALP has hit out at what it says are dodgy claims of cost increases for households using power under its energy and climate plans.
New tendering process for NDIS community partners Thursday March 17, 2022 By Tom Ravlic News The government has kicked off a tendering process to get new community partners that will deliver services within 74 areas of the NDIS.
Government efforts to lift NDIS vaccination coverage improving Thursday October 14, 2021 By Melissa Coade Federal One of the new government initiatives to boost NDIS vaccine uptake was a dedicated hotline (1800 643 787) to seek assistance and advice.
‘Not happy with the vaccine rates’: Victorian pop-up clinics for people with disability Friday October 8, 2021 By Jackson Graham Federal Victoria will open 10 pop-up vaccination clinics for people with disability as minister Luke Donnellan says he's dissatisfied with inoculation levels for the vulnerable. …
Early report on Defence and veteran suicides calls for ‘urgent’ action Friday October 1, 2021 By Jackson Graham Defence Veterans affairs minister Andrew Gee says the federal government won’t wait for royal commission findings into suicides before making reforms.
Independent information sharing plays essential market stewardship functions within the NDIS, says Centre for Social Impact Friday March 13, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The latest report from the Centre for Social Impact looked at the distinct role information provision plays in the NDIS market and makes service-enhancement suggestions.
The plan says ‘no’ — ex-Finance secretary releases NDIS review findings, points to inflexibility as a big weakness to participant experience Monday January 20, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal Former Department of Finance secretary David Tune has released his review findings into the National Disability Insurance Scheme. In a new report, Tune noted that…
NSW seeks feedback on disability legislation amid NDIS death claims Thursday January 16, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Federal The New South Wales government has encouraged feedback on state disability legislation amid reports that more than 1000 people have died while waiting for their…
NDIS minister gets CEO Martin Hoffman a payrise Wednesday November 13, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal NDIA CEO Martin Hoffman will take home an additional fixed loading of $166,260 per year until November 2022, on top of his $554,220 salary. …
Public sector underpins Turnbull's new pragmatism Tuesday May 9, 2017 By Tom Burton Communications & Technology The 2017-18 Budget unveils a major new role for the public sector to drive infrastructure and regional development, with multi-billion dollar funds and delivery agencies,…
