Act On Ability

17/12/2025

The Christmas and New year Season is different for everyone.

If you find yourself in crisis and need some extra support during this time the following contacts may be of help:

Lifeline -13 11 14
13Yarn - 13 92 76
NSW Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511
Beyond Blue Support line - 1300 224 636
Domestic and Family Violence Support Line - 1800 RESPECT
Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800
Su***de Call Back Service - 1300 659 467Y
QLife: 1800 184 527 (3pm to midnight)
If someone is injured or at immediate risk, call 000 immediately.

09/09/2025

NDIS Music and Art therapy Pricing news....

Music and art therapists will be able to bill NDIS participants at the same rate as counsellors, after a review found the therapies could be effective in the right circumstances.

23/08/2025

The government has just announced big changes to the NDIS.
We want to know what you think - and we’ll take your feedback and questions straight to Minister Butler.
If you're a person with disability, a family member, carer, support worker or ally, your voice matters.
Take our short community survey and help us keep the pressure on for a fair, strong NDIS that puts people first.
📝 Share your thoughts: https://forms.office.com/r/25rPc5MpjX

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23/08/2025

Public consultation is now open for the review of the Disability Discrimination Act.

Public consultation is now open for the review of the Disability Discrimination Act.

As part of the response to the Disability Royal Commission, the Australian Government is reviewing the Act to improve the safety and protection of people with disability. Your insights, ideas and feedback are important, and will help shape the future of disability discrimination law across Australia.

You can have your say by making a submission in response to the Issues Paper, or completing the community survey – find out more here: https://buff.ly/QiX7CIc
WWDA will be submitting our own submission and will provide more information on how you can share your experiences with us shortly.

🟣 Consultation closes 24 October 2025.
Easy Read and Auslan versions of the Summary Issues Paper are available through the link.

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23/08/2025

A decent summary of the announcement from the Government last week about planned changes in the coming couple of years, to NDIS access for children with mild to moderate developmental delays and autism.

We are waiting to learn more about how this will work for children in the early intervention space, to ensure that they get the support needed at this crucial developmental time in their lives.

The Minister for Disability and the NDIS Mark Butler today used his National Press Club address to announce $2bn in Federal funding for a ‘Thriving Kids’ program. The measure, designed to rein in NDIS cost growth, will particularly target kids with mild-to-moderate developmental delays and autis...

12/08/2025

WORK WITH US!

Seeking Experienced Support Coordinator in the Blue Mountains/Lithgow region, NSW.

We are seeking an experienced support coordinator for contract work.

We are a boutique, long-standing registered service (level 2, Level 3 and Psychosocial Recovery Coaching) with an exceptionally diverse and experienced little team.

The person we are seeking will be experienced in Level 2 NDIS Support Coordination and ideally level 3 Support Coordination.

This is a remote working arrangement with home visiting as per participant needs, and opportunities to connect with team members for support.

Curate your pool of participants and working hours to fit your life, with the expectation that you will aim for 15 billable hours per week.

We offer administrative support to free you up to focus on your participants, a good client management system, professional supervision, opportunities for development, and a decent hourly contract rate.

Requirements:
- Experience working as a NDIS support coordinator
- The NDIS worker orientation module certificate
- NDIS worker screening check, police check, working with children check.
- Driver's license and vehicle with comprehensive insurance.
- Your own ABN and insurances (professional indemnity and public liability).

Please send CV/EOI's to [email protected]

31/07/2025

"The Motivator". An awesome short film by Mitchell Dennis now open for voting as part of the Focus on Ability Film Festival.....

FOCUS ON ABILITY is a short film festival that will encourage the community to become more aware of the ability of people with a disability.

17/07/2025

17/07/2025

An amazing exhibition now on in Wollongong

Check out the Outsider Artists Exhibition, where over 100 talented people with disability are sharing their artworks and pottery.

Each piece pops with passion, resilience and unique spark.

Enjoy these artworks at Project Contemporary Artspace in Wollongong from now until Sunday 27 July. Open 10am - 5pm daily.

For more info, visit: https://www.projectgallery.com.au/art-exhibition/outsider-art-exhibition-2025



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17/07/2025

from Disability Advocacy NSW...

Australia’s hidden productivity powerhouse is disability inclusion. Employing more of the 5.5 million Australians with disability could boost GDP by $16 billion yearly and $43 billion over a decade. Inclusive workplaces aren’t just fair—they’re more innovative, engaged and profitable. It’s a huge economic win hiding in plain sight. https://buff.ly/WNdVFq4 ID blind person at work

19/06/2025

The NDIS pricing arrangements have been released for 2025 - 2026. We are concerned at the cuts to Allied Health travel, especially for participants who need these services in regional and remote areas. We are also concerned with no increase to the hourly rate for support coordination, and the removal of the plan management set up fees. We are working with participants and providers in our local areas to further understand the impact that these changes will have on participants and services delivering supports.

12/03/2025

We are really pleased to share that we completed our NDIS registration mid-term audit earlier this week, with no non-compliances. Thank you to our participants and team for your support - we feel very fortunate to collaborate with an amazing group of stakeholders.