5 April 2018
Giving Children With A Disability A Fairer Go
March 27, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is supporting hundreds more children with a disability by bridging the gap while they wait to enter the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Minister for Early Childhood Education Jenny Mikakos today announced $9.7 million to fund an additional 741 Early Childhood Intervention Services places for Victorian kids, giving them support ahead […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Families and Children
Giving Students With A Disability A Fair Go To Find Work
March 15, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government is helping students with a disability find and maintain after-school jobs. Minister for Industry and Employment Ben Carroll joined representatives from the National Disability Services, young Victorians and their families to officially launch Ticket to Work’s new after-school job project. The service is receiving $250,000 from the Labor Government, as well […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Industry and Employment
More School Support For Students With Special Needs
March 2, 2018
Teachers and students are being encouraged to think about how they can improve school facilities for students with disabilities or special needs, with round four of the Inclusive School Fund now open. Minister for Education James Merlino encouraged schools to be creative and innovative with their ideas to make interesting and stimulating learning and play […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Education
Disability Awards To Recognise Homegrown Heroes
February 19, 2018
Nominations have opened for the eighth annual Victorian Disability Awards – recognising outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations to improve the lives of vulnerable people. Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley said the awards were an opportunity to highlight the achievements of people with a disability, and showcase the important work being done […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing
Giving Victorians With A Disability ‘Every Opportunity’
February 8, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government has unveiled a comprehensive new plan to give Victorians with a disability the opportunity to contribute to our growing economy. Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley today launched Every opportunity: Victorian economic participation plan for people with disability 2018-20 to mark the start of the National Open Employment Forum […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing
New Commissioner To Improve Accessibility
February 1, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government has appointed a new Commissioner to continue its drive to make taxi and hire car services more accessible. Minister for Public Transport Jacinta Allan today announced the appointment of Colleen Furlanetto as Commissioner at the Taxi Services Commission. Ms Furlanetto is a respected disability advocate and an experienced leader and board […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Public Transport
More Disability Supports For People In Eastern Melbourne
November 2, 2017
More than 15,000 people with a disability will get the support they need with the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in Inner and Outer Eastern Melbourne. The scheme will see around 15,400 Victorians living in the two areas access supports, including 2,100 people who will receive supports for the very first time. The […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing
Rollout Of The NDIS Must Continue Without Delay
October 19, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is calling for the rollout of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to continue without delay and is urging the Turnbull Government to fully fund the scheme. The Victorian Government welcomes the Productivity Commission report into NDIS costs, which poses the challenge that we have to meet – that cannot be […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing
Cutting Rego Costs For Drivers With Disabilities
October 12, 2017
The Andrews Labor Government is cutting the cost of registration for wheelchair users who have had their vehicles significantly modified to allow them to drive. Disabled drivers will now be able to apply for a 100% concession on their vehicle registration fee. For many of the 2,500 Victorians that own vehicles modified to suit a […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Roads and Road Safety
More Disability Supports For Inner Gippsland
October 3, 2017
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will be rolled out to Inner Gippsland from today, giving an additional 1300 Victorians the support and services they need for the first time. Speaking in Morwell today to mark the milestone, Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing Martin Foley – joined by Member for Eastern Victoria Harriet Shing […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Housing, Disability and Ageing