Donna is the new Participant Advocate at the NDIA. And like the participants she serves and represents, she understands firsthand some of the challenges that can come with living with disability.
Throughout Melbourne’s six COVID lockdowns, 10-year-old Ace Bartlett’s parents struggled with the challenge of explaining to their son why he couldn’t attend his regular swimming sessions.
On International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) 2021, the NDIA celebrates and acknowledges the achievements and contributions of all Australians living with disability.
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World champion blind Para-cyclist Kieran Murphy, who is training to compete at next year’s Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, says he isn’t sure he would opt for a cure for his rare eye condition, even if it were available.
Look out Keith Urban, there’s a new guy in town, Taree NDIS participant, Nathan Moore, who has just released his first country music single on Spotify and iTunes
Described by many as living an isolated life due to communication constrains, Geoff knew how incredibly important it was to keep the group going and with NDIS support he could.
Last week the Australian Federal Police (AFP) executed search warrants across three premises on the Sunshine Coast, following an investigation by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) fraud team – with support from Services Australia, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and the Queensland Police Service.