PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY & PANDEMIC
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Positive Behaviour Support Information for Disability Sector Organizations
- December 24, 2020
- Posted by: kunacare
- Categories: DISABILITY ALONGSIDE THE PANDEMIC, UPDATES
No CommentsWhere the NDIA as well as the NDIS are meant to ensure that participants , their caregivers and families overall has the appropriate resources for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, it must also be noted that all resources being limited require stringent planning and procedures to ensure the 4 million plus Australians have access to the services.
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Focusing on the experiences of young people with disabilities in Aged care
- November 2, 2020
- Posted by: kunacare
- Categories: DISABILITY ALONGSIDE THE PANDEMIC, PANDEMIC, UPDATES
When Catherine had an accident and was left with a permanent disability, she had no other option but to turn to residential aged care for support. After giving it much thought, she decided not to go for it. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), as of 1st July 2018, there were around 6000 young people with complex disabilities living in aged care.
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PROVIDING SUPPORT RESOURCES ONLINE
- May 2, 2020
- Posted by: kunacare
- Categories: CAPACITY BUILDING, DISABILITY ALONGSIDE THE PANDEMIC, GRAND ROUND 2020, NDIA COVID-19 SUPPORT, ONLINE SUPPORT RESOURCES, PANDEMIC, UPDATES
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the 4million plus Australians living with disabilities along with their caregivers and families, requiring support the NDIS has made further efforts ensuring the ease and accessibility of accessing services.
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INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY BUILDING GRAND ROUND 2020
- May 2, 2020
- Posted by: kunacare
- Categories: CAPACITY BUILDING, DISABILITY ALONGSIDE THE PANDEMIC, GRAND ROUND 2020, NDIA COVID-19 SUPPORT, PANDEMIC, UPDATES
An estimated $85million have been set aside for distribution amongst the applicants of the Information, Linkages and Capacity building program (ILC) meant to grant the required funds for the continued operation of many service platforms helping people facing disabilities.
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NDIA COVID-19 SUPPORT UPDATE
- May 2, 2020
- Posted by: kunacare
- Categories: DISABILITY ALONGSIDE THE PANDEMIC, NDIA COVID-19 SUPPORT, PANDEMIC, UPDATES
Where the NDIA as well as the NDIS are meant to ensure that participants , their caregivers and families overall has the appropriate resources for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, it must also be noted that all resources being limited require stringent planning and procedures to ensure the 4 million plus Australians have access to the services.
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FIGHTING COVID19 AND LIVING WITH A DISABILITY
- May 2, 2020
- Posted by: kunacare
- Categories: DISABILITY ALONGSIDE THE PANDEMIC, PANDEMIC, UPDATES
In these difficult times, with the Covid-19 outbreak, agencies, and organizations from all over Australia, have come together to adapt and change the way support is provided across the board. It is apparent that the issue of resources has been brought to the fore and Government has announced a raft measures and packages to deal with the crisis.