Offered by Brain Injury SA, this course if for people who have sustained a traumatic brain injury (TBI) as a result of a road trauma? The RTP team is led by a Psychologist, and includes mentors with firsthand experience of TBI. They can help indiviuals reconnect to their life and community, and assist to confidently plan for […]
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Resource – Trauma-informed Care and Practice Organisational Toolkit (TICPOT)
Posted by Disability Advocacy Resource Unit December 12, 2018 A FREE quality improvement audit and implementation resource for developing a trauma-informed organisational and practice culture. The TICP Organisational Toolkit (TICPOT) is a public resource, to be used by any organisation wishing to improve its organisational and service delivery culture and practices. Our TICP Toolkit is […]
Resource – ‘Continence Support Now’ Pocket Guide
Posted by Disability Advocacy Resource Unit December 17, 2018 An online continence pocket guide for the growing disability and aged care workforce is now available to help improve the care that thousands of Australians receive in their homes. Continence Support Now is a concise, mobile device-friendly website that personal care workers can easily access on […]
Rescource – Taking Action on Disability Discrimination
Posted by Disability Advocacy Resource Unit September 14, 2018 It is against the law for people to be treated unfairly because of their disability, unless there are particular circumstances. This booklet discusses the laws and processes that protect people from unlawful discrimination in Victoria. It includes case studies that outline findings against discrimination in a range of […]
NDIA announces further enhancements to pricing arrangements under the NDIS
Posted on the NDIA Website on 10 December: “The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will implement a range of new pricing arrangements that will assist providers deliver high quality, innovative supports to National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants. These changes demonstrate the NDIA’s commitment to developing a sustainable and vibrant disability services market, where participants […]
Australian Government Integrated Carer Support Service grants
The Australian Government is inviting applications to deliver services under the Integrated Carer Support Services from 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2024. This grant process will select a new network of Carer Gateway regional delivery partners (RDPs) across Australia to help carers access new and improved local and targeted services. Learn more about Integrated […]
Novita Christmas School Holiday Groups
Novita is offering a range of therapy groups which will get the kids out of the house and having fun making new friends.
Communities of Practice and Communities of Interest good for people
JFA Purple Orange has released its paper on Communities of Practice (CoP) and Communities of Interest (CoI). The publication uses real life examples and stories to illustrate all areas of CoPs and CoIs, including how to create and maintain them, and the benefits they present for people living with disability. Download the Communities of Practice […]
Funding for films about young people and disability
The ABC and Screen Australia are providing funding for four films about what it is like to be a young person with disability in Australia. The films will need to be written, produced, and/or directed by a person with disability who is 18 years or older. Find out more and apply – applications close on Wednesday […]
Disability Advocate to support NDIS implementation in SA
The Hon Michelle Lensink, Minister for Human Services, announced the appointment of Dr David Caudrey as Disability Advocate to strengthen and promote the interests of people with disability during the implementation of the NDIS. The Disability Advocate is a position independent of disability service delivery, part of the Office of the Public Advocate and will commence in January 2019. […]