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Category Archives: NSW
Newcastle NDIS pilot under review
Date: 05/05/2014 Source: 1233 ABC Newcastle Synopsis: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been trialled in Newcastle and is currently under review for its sustainability and practicality. Discussions will take place in Newcastle over the next two days with people … Continue reading
Posted in Disability, NDIS, NSW
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Police still transporting mental health patients
Date: Monday 14 April 2014 Author: Cameron Wilson Source: ABC Radio National Synopsis: Changes to the mental health act in NSW in 2007 were meant to see less patients transported in the back of police cars and paddy wagons, however police … Continue reading
Posted in Disability, Human rights, Mental health, Mental Health Reform, NSW, Transport
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Cessnock MP slams mental health cuts
Date: 14/04/2014 Source: ABC News online Synopsis: The Labour MP for Cessnock has criticised the NSW state government for providing a $10 million sponsorship of a horse race whilst cutting funding for mental health support in the Hunter region. Article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-04-14/cessnock-mp-slams-mental-health-cuts/5388678
Posted in Mental health, NSW, Rural, regional, remote, Support
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Claims of neglect as disabled woman found covered in ants at Sydney’s Liverpool Respite Centre
Date 22 Mar 2014 By Allan Clarke and Mohamed Taha, 7 News Synopsis A Sydney family says a New South Wales Government-funded respite care centre failed in its duty of care by neglecting their daughter. Article http://au.news.yahoo.com/a/22107981/claims-of-neglect-as-disabled-girl-found-covered-in-ants-at-sydneys-liverpool-respite-centre/
Mental health blueprint for miners
Date: 17/03/2014 Source: ABC News Synopsis: The Minerals Council says a mental health blueprint provided to mining companies across the Hunter provides practical advice for improving the mental health of their workforce. Article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-17/mental-health-blueprint-for-miners/5324758
Posted in Employment, Mental health, NSW
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Police not told a mentally ill man was a threat: Shooting inquest
Date: 17/03/2014 Source: ABC News Synopsis: A police officer who shot dead a mentally ill man in 2009 told an inquest he was not told the victim was a threat to anyone. Article: http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-03-17/police-not-told-a-mentally-ill-man-was-a-threat3a-shooting-inq/5326176
Posted in Criminal law, Mental health, NSW
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Disability job drive aims for 50 jobs in 30 days
Date: 03/03/2014 Reporter: Margaret Burin Source: ABC North Coast NSW Synopsis: Employment services in New South Wales Far North Coast region of Northern Rivers have kicked off a … Continue reading
Posted in Disability, Employment, NSW
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Have your say on disability inclusion
Date: 10/02/2014 Source: Cowra Guardian Synopsis: Minister for Disability Services John Ajaka reminded the general public to have their say on the draft Disability Inclusion Bill 2014 before consultation closes on … Continue reading
Posted in Budget, Disability, Disability Care, Inquiry, Law reform, NDIS, NSW, Support
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Blindness no barrier for mates
Date: 17/01/2014 Source: The Daily Advertiser Synopsis: AUSTRALIA Day weekend will mark four years since an autoimmune disease claimed cyclist Ross Fitzell’s sight, denying him the enjoyment of a sport he loves. … Continue reading
Posted in Disability, Independent Living, NSW, Sport, Vision Impairment
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Youngcare announces plans for third facility at Wooloowin site for young people with disability
Date: 09/12/2013 Author: Jane Chudleigh Source: Quest Community Newspapers Synopsis: Youngcare has unveiled its plans for Thurrold St, Wooloowin after the State Government gifted the land to the organisation. Article: http://www.couriermail.com.au/questnews/city/youngcare-announces-plans-for-third-facility-at-wooloowin-site-for-young-people-with-disability/story-fni9r0jy-1226776965187
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