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Amanda celebrates a year in mainstream employment

A work trial to test her capabilities ended up landing Ballarat National Disability Insurance Scheme participant Amanda Weston her dream job and she’s celebrating one year in the role. Working at one of Ballarat’s historic watering holes, The Bunch of Grapes Hotel, the 24-year-old, who has an intellectual disability and lives with her dad said she’s never been happier, and after losing her mum she feels like she’s gained a second family. “I do three shifts a week and I just love working there. I pour wine, soft drinks; direct customers to their tables; take orders; deliver meals; help clean...
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NDIS is critical to Kevin and Greg’s new pathway in life

When Kevin Davison’s mother died, his father Greg not only had to cope with his own grief of losing his wife of nearly 50 years, but he also had to find a new way to care for his adult son. Kevin, 47, lives with a significant intellectual disability and needs 24-hour care. His mum Sally – a well-known elder and artist in her Indigenous community outside Alice Springs – passed away of cancer just before her 50th wedding anniversary late last year. Her death left a community in mourning, and her widower Greg caring for their son alone. Distraught, both...
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IRG Meeting: Thursday 3 September, 2020

IRG Meeting: Thursday 3 September, 2020 Membership Update The IRG welcomed Leanne Pearman, Independent Advisory Council (IAC) member, Dr Leanne Beagley, CEO, Mental Health Australia, and Stephen Broadfoot, Branch Manager, Provider Engagement to the group. NDIS Update Gerrie Mitra (NDIA) provided updates on current market activities. These included the new 2020-2021 Price Guide and the 1 July 2020 introduction of the change to group support pricing arrangements, while allowing time for providers to adapt to the new structure. Gerrie also noted the release of the Support Coordination Discussion Paper and the release of the Supported Independent Living Price Controls Issues...
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