Supporting disability inclusion with children and families – Australian Institute of Family Studies
Providing guidance on how professional programs and services can promote and implement disability inclusion in child and family programs.
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What will mandatory registration look like for SIL, support coordination and platform providers? – DSC
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission is currently consulting on the transition to mandatory registration of platform providers, Supported Independent Living (SIL) providers and support coordinators. The consultations focus on how to implement this policy and create a smooth transition. Online submissions will close this week however there will be industry forums after that.
How heatwaves can wreak havoc on your mental health – SBS
This news article explores the mental health impacts of extreme heat, highlighting increased issues like anxiety, depression, and suicidality during heatwaves. Experts say its effects need to be taken more seriously. Solutions include additional resources for frontline services and long-term measures like improved urban cooling.
Stakeholder engagement: It’s key to human rights (and compliance) – DSC
For NDIS providers, engaging people with disability in service design is the right thing to do. It’s also important from a compliance perspective and makes a good deal of business sense.
NDIS reforms aim to make the scheme fairer. But we’ve found the groups struggling to gain access – The Conversation
When the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was established in 2013, one of its driving aims was to make disability services and support systems fairer. However, our new research shows significant inequalities remain, with some groups finding it much harder than others to be deemed eligible and access a funding plan.
Caring Futures: Australian Attitudes About the Desirability of Care Work – Australian Journal of Social Issues
CheckUP Connect eNews – February 2025
View the February 2025 edition of our Workforce eNewsletter, CheckUP Connect. CheckUP Connect features the latest news from the sector, business and workforce support and resources, events and training opportunities, and available grants and funding initiatives.
Small Business Media Statement – QLD Government
A Fresh Start for Queensland: opportunity for small and family businesses to have their say on red tape.
What’s happening with foundational supports? – DSC updated: 12 Feb 2025
Foundational supports are meant to begin rolling out later this year. DSC explores the timeline, the inter-governmental conflict, everything we know about what the supports might look like, and more.