Category Archives: SA

New Choices for people with a disability start taking effect

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

Date: 09/03/2012 Source: News Release – Government of South Australia Article Link: http://www.ministers.sa.gov.au/images/news_releases/12_03Mar/disability.pdf  Synopsis:   A new individualised model for disability funding will mean that people can choose the services most important to them. Minister for Disabilities Ian Hunter said people … Continue reading →

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A Significant Day for the South Australian Disability Community

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

Date: 09/03/12 Author: Julia Farr Association Inc. Source: Purple Orange Alert Synopsis:   In light of the recent SA decision to implement individualized funding, over 2000 people will soon receive letters inviting them to take up an individual budget for disability … Continue reading →

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SA Disabled get new funding model

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

Date: 09/03/2012 Source: Nine MSN news Article Link:  http://news.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=8432614 Synopsis:   Changes to the funding models for disability services in SA will support people with disability receiving government funding increased control choosing which services will benefit them. Premier Jay Weatherill says … Continue reading →

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South Australian NDIS Taskforce Established

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

Date: 07.03.12 Author: Julia Farr Association Inc. Source: Purple Orange Alert Synopsis:  Recently, in the light of the proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the associated recommendations in the Strong Voices report, the South Australian Government has established a … Continue reading →

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Public Advocate says 1000 disabled South Australians need help

Posted on 19 March 2012 by

Date: 01/03/2012 Source: Adelaide Now Article Link: http://http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-australia/public-advocate-says-1000-disabled-south-australians-need-help/story-e6frea83-1226286222552 Synopsis: Public Advocate John Brayley reported his annual report to State Parliament recently providing an overview of issues affecting the disability, mental health, aged care and guardianship sectors. Dr Brayley said that … Continue reading →

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A Public Advocate’s 2011 Annual Report: Important Recommendations

Posted on 7 March 2012 by

Date: 07/03/12 Author: Julia Farr Association Inc. Source: Purple Orange Email Alert Article Link:  Synopsis:  Recently the 2011 report of the Office of the Public Advocate was tabled in the South Australian parliament. The report included two models of support; … Continue reading →

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Crisis prompts Cappo to quit mental health role

Posted on 29 September 2011 by

Date: 16/09/2011 Author: Michael Owen Source: The Australian Page 1 continued on page 6 Synopsis: Julia Gillard’s new Mental Health Commission chairman, David Cappo, resigned a week after the PM picked him for the role. The decision came after accusations … Continue reading →

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Schools have less funds for disabled

Posted on 27 September 2011 by

Date: 13/09/2011 Reporter: Sheradyn Holderhead Source: The Advertiser | Sunday Mail: www.Adelaidenow.com.au Synopsis: South Australia has a higher rate of students with disability than any other state. SA receives on average $4,800 in targeted funding, whereas the national average is … Continue reading →

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Bus driver accused of assaulting disabled children

Posted on 23 June 2011 by

Date: 21/06/2011 Source: ABC News http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2011/06/21/3249635.htm

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