Blog – Page 7 – People with Disability Australia

Scrap proposed Victims Support reforms and start comprehensive review with proper consultation

UPDATE: 1st July 2020 Despite strong and widespread opposition from victim-survivors and their advocates, the Commissioner Victims Rights has announced that the substantial detrimental changes to NSW Victims Support will take effect from 1 July 2020. Over 40 organisations have made a Joint Statement opposing the changes. “Given the Commissioner has failed to address the… Continue Reading Scrap proposed Victims Support reforms and start comprehensive review with proper consultation

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Statement – NDIS funding sexual expression

17 May 2020 People with Disability Australia and Touching Base are concerned about the statements in the media this morning, about the recent Federal Court case concerning National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding for sexual expression, including sex work services, for people with disability. People with disability have the right to seek sexual expression, and… Continue Reading Statement – NDIS funding sexual expression

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Joint Statement: Increase Disability Support Pension now to deal with coronavirus

People with disability who receive the Disability Support Pension (DSP) urgently need access to the increased Coronavirus Supplement of $550 per fortnight, consistent with the Jobseeker Payment and other payments recently announced. People with disability who are in receipt of DSP are experiencing and facing additional, unforeseen costs in this time of crisis, which is… Continue Reading Joint Statement: Increase Disability Support Pension now to deal with coronavirus

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Information about COVID-19 or coronavirus

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Cashless Debit Card Concerns

We’re really concerned to hear that the Federal Government is considering a national expansion of the cashless debit card. This would mean that people who rely on income support, such as Newstart, will have up to 80% of their payment put onto the card, which can only be used in certain outlets, and for certain… Continue Reading Cashless Debit Card Concerns

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The Advertiser reported yesterday on a Senate Estimates question that revealed 1279 people in the last three years have died while on the NDIS waiting list. Our CEO, Jeff Smith, is quoted in the article, and also commented on 2GB and ABC Radio. We have been talking about delays and issues with the NDIS for many… Continue Reading

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