15 March 2020
Victorian Guardianship Reforms Now Law
March 1, 2020
New legislation will commence from today to better protect the rights of adults with a disability to make and participate in decisions that affect their lives. The Guardianship and Administration Act 2019 presumes that a person has decision-making capacity unless evidence is provided to the contrary. It also recognises that a person has decision-making capacity […]
Categories: Attorney-General, Media Release
Have Your Say On Victoria’s New Volunteer Strategy
February 26, 2020
Victorians are invited to have their say on how the Andrews Labor Government can support people who give up their time to volunteer. Whether you help at a school, plant trees, support people with a disability, coach a sports team, spend time at a soup kitchen or you fight fires – your feedback can help […]
Nominations Now Open For 10th Disability Awards
February 24, 2020
Victorians are encouraged to nominate community members that are making an outstanding contribution to the lives of people with disability for the 10th annual Victorian Disability Awards. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan encouraged Victorians to nominate people and organisations who are making a real difference in the disability sector – recognising their […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
Victoria Goes Into Bat For Vital Disability Funding
February 21, 2020
People living with a disability and their families are missing out on critical services and care because the Federal Liberal Government is withholding an estimated $1.6 billion committed to the National Disability Insurance Scheme across Australia. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan today joined New South Wales Minister for Families, Communities and Disability […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
Victoria Launches Australia’s First Autism Campaign
February 17, 2020
The Andrews Labor Government has established Australia’s first social behaviour change campaign to promote better understanding and inclusion of autistic people. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan today launched the new $2.8 million public education campaign Change Your Reactions with Amaze CEO Fiona Sharkie. Change Your Reactions encourages Victorians to recognise some of […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
Extra Funding Boosts Innovative Projects For Carers
February 11, 2020
Victorian carers are set to benefit from new and innovative projects, thanks to a massive funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan today announced $3.9 million for four new state-wide partnership projects and more than 90 local community projects to benefit carers. Each carer organisation receiving funding […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
Support For Fareshare To Expand Food Relief
February 7, 2020
Victorians struggling to put food on the table will get an extra helping hand from the state’s largest charity kitchen, thanks to a major funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan today announced $2.5 million to help deliver more free, nutritious meals through FareShare – delivering on […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
Great Ocean Road Now Accessible To All Victorians
January 14, 2020
The Great Ocean Road is now more accessible to Victorians with high support needs after the opening of Victoria’s latest Changing Places facility. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers, Luke Donnellan today opened Anglesea’s new Changing Places facility, which was supported by $100,000 from the Andrews Labor Government. Changing Places are larger than standard accessible […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
New Plan To Support Victoria’s Autism Community
December 6, 2019
The Andrews Labor Government has released a five-year plan to provide autistic Victorians greater opportunities for choice and community participation. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan today launched the Victorian Autism Plan with representatives of the Autism Plan Advisory Group who contributed to the plan’s development. The Victorian Autism Plan sets out actions […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
Get Involved In Victoria’s Plan For Greater Inclusion
December 3, 2019
Victorians are encouraged to have their say and help shape the state’s next disability plan to achieve greater inclusion for people with disability right across the state. Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers Luke Donnellan today called on the community to get involved in shaping the plan at the Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Festival […]
Categories: Media Release, Minister for Disability, Ageing and Carers
