Tag: disability
Disabled workers get toehold in job market
AN organisation providing crucial employment opportunities for people living with a disability is calling for businesses to consider using their services.
This comes as Orana...
Ambassador gives children a voice
MOUNT Gambier's Ally Finnis has been selected from a nationwide field of over 450 applicants to be a UNICEF Australia Young Ambassador.
The 21-year-old was...
Disability respite centre opened
MIROMA Incorporated formally opened its second disability respite facility at the weekend.
Aptly named Maruwa, which means "to take care of", the home will allow...
Disability support expands
A NEW service in the city will expand opportunities for both support of people with disabilities and employment in the region.
Officially opening its doors...
Election debate for carers
CARERS will have the opportunity to question political candidates for the state seats of Mount Gambier and MacKillop at an election debate on Thursday...
Education funding boost
STUDENTS with special needs in the state's public schools will benefit from a $57m funding boost over the next five years[...]
State Government funds disability amenities
A CHANGING Places disability toilet will be built in Mount Gambier as part of a $1.7m State Government program aimed at increasing access for...
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...
Advocacy for older Barker residents
MEMBER for Barker Tony Pasin has announced a free support network is now available to stand up for the rights of older people in need in Barker[...]
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.[...]
Disability service access improves
ROLLOUT of the National Disability Insurance Scheme continues with people with disabilities living in the Limestone Coast able to access the scheme from this week.[...]