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Domain Paynesville Community Day

By Anonymous  |  Tue, 07/02/2012
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Proud participants of the 2012 Paynesville Music festival, Domain Paynesville, your local high quality aged care facility, is inviting local residents to a fun filled community day on Saturday 25th February.

Event Date: 
Sat, 25/02/2012

More than One Billion People Face Some Form of Disability. Landmark UN Report Finds.

By RiG  |  Wed, 10/08/2011
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New York, Jun 9 2011 12:05PM

More than one billion people worldwide experience some form of disability, the United Nations and the World Bank said today in a report that calls for the elimination of barriers that often force the people with disabilities to “the margins of society.”

Author / Source: 
New York. 9 Jun 2011

Towards a National Carer Strategy- a discussion paper from the Australian Government

By RiG  |  Fri, 12/11/2010
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A discussion paper has been prepared by the Australian Government as a basis for consultation with carers, carer support organisations, service providers and the community on the development of the National Carer Strategy (Strategy).

For more information please see the website.

Discussion paper is also attached.

 

 

Disabled Student Outcomes 'Bit Scary'.

By RiG  |  Wed, 28/04/2010
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ABC News 28/4/10

The Disability Advisory Council has criticised the ACT Government's decision to lower the school leaving age for students with special needs.

Author / Source: 
ABC News/ http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/04/28/2884343.htm

Making movies accessible

By RiG  |  Mon, 19/04/2010
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Many people like going to the movies. But some people with a disability cannot see or hear the movie, or get into a cinema. Village Cinemas says it is trying to make sure everyone can enjoy their films. Arts Access Victoria is also working to ensure people with a disability are not left out...

View the full article. 

 

Author / Source: 
Thomas Banks/ DiVine- 1 Dec 09

States fail to deliver beds for the disabled.

By RiG  |  Mon, 01/03/2010
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By Wendy Carlisle for Four Corners/ ABC News

Updated Mon Feb 15, 2010.

Investigations have revealed a $100 million Commonwealth grant aimed at relieving an accommodation crisis for the severely disabled has created just 40 of a targeted 300 new residential care beds.

Author / Source: 
Wendy Carlisle/ Four Corners; ABC News
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