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The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has opened the first funding round for both ILC Jurisdictional Grants in the ACT and the ILC National Readiness Grants.

"Shaping our future: discussions on disability rights" Disability Discrimination Commissioner, Alastair McEwin will be conducting a national consultation which will help guide the development of his priorities and seek input from the disability community on how he can most effectively work to advance the rights of people with a disability. These consultations aim to engage with the disability community and gather information and knowledge on the extent and nature of disability discrimination and the human rights of people with disability in Australia. The focus of the consultations will be guided by the Commissioner's National Consultation Discussion paper which sets out five proposed areas of priority as being: Employment Education Housing The criminal justice system Implementation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Consultations will be held in each capital city and some regional centres between October 2016 - March 2017

We are in the midst of one of the biggest social reforms in Australian history. This change provides hope and opportunity, but will require courage to imagine more and strive for what is possible. Imagine More’s third conference, themed “Strengthening Communities- Making the most of the NDIS”, will offer opportunities to hear from local, national and international speakers sharing stories and approaches that support meaningful and inclusive lives for people with disabilities.

Friday 2 September

AFDO is looking for NDIS Champions

Adult Sibling Forum Adelaide

A new online portal for NDIS participants.

Information and resources to help you, your family and supporters get ready for the full roll out of the NDIS.

An event in Brisbane for adult siblings of people living with disability.

A discussion about the National Disability Insurance Scheme and how it will affect the Tasmanian Autism community.