Tag: national disability insurance scheme
Disability service home remains empty as NDIS rollout hinders potential tenancy
FRUSTRATIONS continue to mount as a house equipped to cater for several residents living with intellectual or physical disabilities remains vacant in the Blue...
National Disability Insurance Scheme milestone celebrated
OVER 650 Limestone Coast residents have reaped life-altering changes since the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) was introduced one year ago.
The scheme will have...
Fun school holiday initiative helps foster independence
TEENAGERS with disabilities in the region are benefiting from a fun and interactive new program during the school holidays.
Teen Club provides teenagers aged 13...
Disability sector on show
HUNDREDS of jobs and services available within the disability sector will be showcased in Mount Gambier next week[...]
Carers forum sparks emotions
DIGNITY Party candidate for Mount Gambier Lance Jones likened the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to "building a plane when you are flying it"...
Dignity Party candidate for Mount Gambier announced
"IT IS time to ensure equity and justice for people with a disability and mental health issues," newly announced Dignity Party candidate for Mount...
Glitch in the system
MOUNT Gambier City Council will write to the Federal Government urging immediate action to rectify a "glitch" in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
The...
Limestone Coast Disability Workforce Hub opens
A NEW Disability Workforce Hub has opened its doors in Mount Gambier to help meet growing calls for workers within the sector.
Funded by the...
Disability support service expansion
SOUTH East families have welcomed the announcement disability support service Minda will establish a regional office in Mount Gambier, which is expected to create...
State funding to create 100 local jobs in disability sector
THE first of the State Government's Future Jobs Fund grants has been awarded to disability support service Minda to establish a regional office in Mount Gambier.[...]
National disability scheme explained
CARERS SA hosted a regional forum at Mount Gambier City Hall yesterday to provide people with a disability, their families and carers with practical...
Disability hub to create jobs
UP TO 500 full time jobs will be created across the Limestone Coast over the next few years to support the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).[...]