Country Care News
As of 1 July 2007 the Victorian Government will introduce a mandatory background check on all people working with children. This will include Volunteers and
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Quite simply, an NDIS will make it possible for people with significant and permanent disability in the first stage locations to get the necessary care
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The VACC is offering Driveway Assistance at member locations across Victoria. The service is available to people who are not able to fill their car
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The Funded Agency Channel (FAC) is the Department of Human Services primary online business and communication tool with agencies it funds. Learn more about FAC.
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The Carer Adjustment Payment is a one-off, non-taxable payment to assist families to adjust following a catastrophic event where a child aged 0-6 years is
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A Winston Churchill Trust will enable Austin Health's Director of Rehabilitation Sciences Professor Mary Galea a "Travelling Fellowship" to investigate active rehabilitation programs for people
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The Department of Human Services has just informed Country Care that a special comprehensive health assessment is available to people with intellectual disabilities, allowing G.P's
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Move over Bracks, the Brumby Government has started a campaign to assist young people recovering from severe brain injuries as a result of accident and
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Health Minister Bronwyn Pike reports that Nurse-on-Call in the Hume and High Country is a hit with Families as more than 10,700 calls were made
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COMMONWEALTH SHOULD FUND DISABILITY SERVICES THROUGH THE STATES Thursday, 26 July 2007
Community Services Minister Gavin Jennings today called on the Federal Government to
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On 1st July 2007 the new Disability Act 2006 was introduced providing people living with disabilities the legislative strength to be treated equally and fairly
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Time for a holiday? Leisure Options is a travel agency that caters for people with disabilities.
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June 30 will be the last night that smoking will be allowed in licensed pubs and clubs as well as outdoor drinking areas. This new
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As of 20th March 2007 there will be two rates of Mobility Allowance,
^-; 1) Standard rate of $74.30 per fortnight,
2) Higher rate of
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The Australian Government and Centrelink are now offering a brochure that outlines the use of Government concession cards.
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REVISED CODE OF THE DISABLED PERSONS’ PARKING SCHEMEPlease see the link below to AQA’s forum regarding the new proposed disabled parking scheme. This is a
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We have now added a Forum for you to be able to express and swap your views, opinions and information. The forum is hosted by
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Victoria's Multi-Purpose Taxi Program (MPTP) subsidises the use of taxis by people who unable to use public transport because of a severe a permanent disablity.
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Mobility Allowance provides assistance to people with disabilities who are in paid employment, voluntary work, vocational training,or a combination of paid work and training and
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The Companion Card Scheme developed by VICNORD was announced by the Minister for Community Services, Bronwyn Pike MP, on Tuesday November 12th, at the All
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