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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.

Daily Record

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.

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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.

ABC News

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

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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

Daily Mirror

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.

Daily Record

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

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

The Guardian - AU

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…

Bangkok Post

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.

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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.

ABC News

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.

The Conversation

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.

Bangkok Post

Seames faces ableism claim

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is urging the Southeast Asian Ministers of Education Secretariat (Seames) to compensate a job applicant who was denied a position due to his disability.

Chronicle Live

Staffing, training and use of restraints criticised as CQC hits NHS mental health and learning disability trust with 'requires improvement' rating

The Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear NHS Trust has had its learning disability and autism wards rated 'requires improvement'

Glasgow Live

Claim PIP for snoring from DWP and you could get £156 a week cash boost

Those who suffer from snoring or other related respiratory sleep conditions could qualify for money through Personal Independence Payment or Adult Disability Payment

Daily Record

Thousands of older people claiming Attendance Allowance could be due back payments from DWP

More than 60,000 pensioners across the UK have been underpaid by an estimated £230 million.

Daily Record

People claiming Carer’s Allowance may be able to earn more than £132 weekly threshold and still keep benefit

The weekly limit is designed to allow carers to combine their caring responsibilities with some paid work.

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