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Planning for COVID-19 vaccine rollout left too late, Commonwealth failed to adequately engage states, damning review finds

The former Morrison government's planning for Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout was not "timely", it underestimated how difficult it would be to protect aged care and disability residents and failed to adequately engage with the states and territories before the rollout began, a damning review has found.

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Morrison government failed to provide priority for at-risk groups in vaccine rollout, report says

National audit report on vaccine rollout found planning ‘was not timely’ and distribution to priority populations had not ‘met targets’

The Guardian - AU

Funding helps kids set sail in Newcastle

A non-profit organisation which allows people with a disability to enjoy sailing will replace its ageing Newcastle boat with a $298,000 grant from the state government.

Newcastle Herald

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Hurley says he had ‘no reason to believe’ extra ministries would be kept secret – as it happened

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People with intellectual disability have a right to sexuality – but their families have concerns

Many South Africans living with intellectual disability don’t have opportunities to be part of community life. They may lack the opportunity to learn, work or enjoy leisure activities and social connections like anyone else.

The Conversation

Introducing the 2022 TD Fellow on Disability and Inclusion

The Walrus and TD Bank Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Trisha Gregorio as the TD Fellow on Disability and Inclusion

The Walrus

Cost of living payment due dates to help every household plan ahead for winter

Millions of people will receive one-off payments for £150, £300, £324, £326 and a £400 energy rebate.

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People with intellectual disability can be parents and caregivers too – but the NDIS doesn't support them

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare last month released its report on people with disability. It shows two in three people with disability aged 35 to 44 years have parenting responsibilities and over one in five people with intellectual disability aged 15 to 44 years have children.

The Conversation

NDIS fraud reports reveal the scheme's weakest points

Last year, nearly A$45 million in National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) payments were cancelled as they were thought to be fraudulent. But more recent estimates suggest that may be nowhere near the level of fraud occurring in the scheme.

The Conversation

Essential PIP tips for DWP assessments in-person, over the phone or by video call

Evidence gathered from consultations will be used to determine the outcome of a PIP claim.

Daily Record

NDIS provider accused of failing to protect support worker from sexual assault by client

South Australia's workplace safety watchdog is taking legal action against an Adelaide disability service provider, alleging it failed to protect a support worker from being sexually assaulted by a client.

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Cost of living petition calling for disabled people to get £650 payment due revised response from DWP

More than 20,000 people have signed a petition calling for the £650 cost of living payment to include those on disability benefits.

Daily Record

Campaign to have wheelchair taken off Blue Badges

There are calls for the disability parking badge to be made more inclusive

Wales Online

Snorers can get up to £156 a week in DWP benefits - and thousands do already

Snoring can be a sign of a more serious medical condition like sleep apnea, which can qualify you for Personal Independence Payment benefits of up to £156 every week

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Existing PIP claimants may be transferred to new disability payment before their scheduled date

There are three ways a ‘natural transfer’ to Adult Disability Payment could be triggered.

Daily Record

New disability benefit may be paid to some people at a daily rate instead of every four weeks

The daily rate of Adult Disability Payment is the equivalent to one-seventh of the weekly rate.

The Guardian - AU

Newcastle’s housing crisis in spotlight amid row over emergency accommodation

Advocacy groups attack NSW authorities’ rejection of proposal to use former disability centres

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Bridging the gap

At a news writing camp, participant Kotcharak Kaewsurach was told to accompany a disabled person who would drive him to a restaurant. Many questions popped into his head. When Kotcharak arrived at the car, however, he was surprised to see the person move to sit behind the steering wheel, after…

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NDIS taskforce to hunt down organised crime groups 'robbing' billions from disability clients

A police taskforce will be established to target organised crime groups allegedly intimidating and exploiting disability scheme participants and defrauding billions of dollars from the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

AAP

Further NDIS resourcing to tackle fraud

More resources would help prevent criminals defrauding the National Disability Insurance Scheme through false invoices and overcharging, Bill Shorten says.

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Some pensioners have been struggling to access free RAT kits as COVID-19 waves continue, but here’s where you can access one

Pensioner Andrea Lindsay says access to RATs needs to be made easier. Here’s a state-by-state look at where you can access one for free.

ABC News

Concerns 'the next national stars' are being shut out of sporting clubs due to a lack of inclusivity for athletes with autism

Parents and advocates are calling for greater inclusivity in sporting clubs across Australia as aspiring athletes living with autism and disability describe being shut out or "put in a box" by sporting clubs.

The Guardian - AU

Jobseeker’s experience with job agencies left his mental health so poor he could not work

Nathan, now on disability support, says job providers did little to help his search while they claimed thousands of dollars each time he found work on his own

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DWP: Thousands claiming Attendance Allowance could be due a benefits windfall due to under-payments

A National Audit Office report suggest thousands could be due extra money from the DWP.

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Personality testing in job applications: what can and can't employers ask you?

You might have heard of jobseekers being asked to complete a “personality test” as part of a job application, or been through the process yourself.

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