The on-line advocacy group GetUp is seeking suggestions about its next cause. Currently outperforming all other ideas is the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) campaign.
An NDIS would provide ‘cover’ for anyone who has or aquires a disability in Australia – providing much-needed certainty around equipment, support, care and therapy. Read more: GetUp and National Disability Insurance Scheme
NSW Network of Women with a Disability is holding two free ‘empowerment days’ in October to help women with a disability to become more confident, assertive and feel safe at home and as they travel about the community. Read more: Empowerment Days
17-23 October 2010.
Carers Week is a time to celebrate the 2.6million unpaid family carers who provide a vital contribution to Australian society.
Across Australia carers are providing unpaid care and support for a family member or friend with a disability, mental illness or disorder, chronic condition, terminal illness or who is frail. The week offers an opportunity to celebrate family carers in our community, to acknowledge their contribution and to generate discussion about carer issues.
Inaugural SpineCare Conference
‘Laying the Foundations’ 10-11 March 2011.
Doltone House, Jones Bay Wharf, Sydney. www.spinecareconference.org.au
SpineCare 2011, ‘Laying the Foundations” is the inaugural SpineCare conference on innovation and practice in childhood spinal conditions. Read more: SpineCare Conference 2011
A number of community and disability organisations are organising a Rally on 28 October 2010 in Sydney to show the strength of the disability sector and to support the continuation of the very successful Stronger Together initiative in NSW. Read more: Show Your Strength Rally
A new Australian Disability Parking Permit has been introduced. It replaces over 100 types of existing permits currently issued by state, territory and local governments across Australia. Read more: New National Parking Scheme
Robyn Cummins
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