The Hon. Susan Ryan, AO, Age and Disability Discrimination Commissioner, on behalf of the Australian Human Rights Commission, is conducting a National Inquiry into employment discrimination against older Australians and Australians with disability.

The Inquiry will examine the barriers to employment for people with disability and older people.
The Commission is proud to have this information now available in Auslan with subtitles to ensure deaf people have access to this information.
The video explains how you can make a submission and be a part of our public consultations. Watch the Auslan video to see how.
https://www.humanrights.gov.au/our-work/disability-rights/projects/willing-work-national-inquiry-employment-discrimination-against

From 1 July 2016, eligible people in Victoria will start entering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) carefully managed and well supported way.

NDIS is expected to be operating state-wide by July 2019, ultimately providing support to about 105,000 people with disability.

Areas that will transition to the NDIS:

July 2016 – June 2017

• North East Melbourne – 1 July 2016
• Central Highland – 1 January 2017
• Loddon – 1 May 2017

July 2017 – June 2018

• Inner Gippsland – 1 October 2017
• Ovens Murray – 1 October 2017
• Western District – 1 October 2017
• Inner East Melbourne – 1 November 2017
• Outer East Melbourne – 1 November 2017
• Hume Moreland – 1 March 2018
• Bayside Peninsula – 1 April 2018

July 2018 – June 2019

• South Melbourne – 1 September 2018
• Brim bank Melton – 1 October 2018
• Western Melbourne – 1 October 2018
• Goulburn – 1 January 2019
• Mallee – 1 January 2019
• Outer Gippsland – 1 January 2019

The specific details on when and how people will be able to access NDIS will be made in available in coming months.
People currently receiving support through Victorian Government will move into NDIS at different time depending on where they live and the type of support they receive during the transition.
It is expected to take up to 12 months for eligible people with disability to enter the NDIS once roll out starts in an area.
A short video about the rollout (for Victoria) is available at https://goo.gl/5UYyPU.
Deaf Australia encourages deaf community (including parents of deaf children) to share experiences of accessing the NDIS with Deaf Australia. It is important that we monitor ongoing development of the scheme and share direct experiences of deaf and hard of hearing people and its family, carers and supporters.
Please email (or send video) your experience at [email protected].

From 1 July 2016, eligible people in New South Wales will start entering the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

The NDIS is expected to be operating state-wide by July 2018, ultimately providing support to about 140,000 people with disability.
From 1 July 2015, the NDIS stated in Nepean Blue Mountains area for children and young people under 18 years of age.
Areas to be transition to the NDIS:
From 1 July 2016 The NDIS will start in

• Central Coast
• Northern Sydney
• South Western Sydney
• Southern NSW
• Western Sydney

From 1 July 2016, the NDIS will also start for rest of

• Nepean Blue Mountains
• Hunter New England

From 1 July 2017, the NDIS will start in

• Illawarra Shoalhaven
• Mid-north Coast
• Murrumbidgee
• Northern NSW
• South Eastern Sydney
• Sydney
• Western NSW
• Far West

Specific details on when and how people will be able to access NDIS will be made in available in coming months.
People currently receiving support through NSW Government will move into NDIS at different time depending on where they live and the type of support they receive during the transition.
It is expected to take up to 12 months for eligible people with disability to enter the NDIS once roll out starts in an area.
A short video about the rollout (for NSW) is available at http://www.ndis.gov.au/about-us/our-sites/nsw#tran.
Deaf Australia encourages deaf community (including parents of deaf children) to share experiences of accessing the NDIS with Deaf Australia. It is important that we monitor ongoing development of the scheme and share direct experiences of deaf and hard of hearing people and its family, carers and supporters.
Please email (or send video) your experience at [email protected].

Deaf Australia will have its Twenty-Eighth Annual General Meeting on 21 November 2015 to be held at Deaf Children Australia in Melbourne Victoria.

To vote at the Annual General Meeting or to express interest to be on the Board of Deaf Australia, you need to become member of Deaf Australia at least 35 days prior to Annual General Meeting.

Last day to join or renew your membership and be eligible to vote and nominate is 16 October 2015.

Membership fee:

• Ordinary Member* (Deaf or Hard of Hearing) – $100.00 (one-time payment)
• Associate Member (hearing) – $100.00 (every 5 years).

Becoming a member of Deaf Australia, you also become a member of state organisation if you are residing in the following states:

• New South Wales (Deaf Australia NSW);
• Queensland (Queensland Association of the Deaf);
• South Australia (Deaf Australia SA);
• Victoria (Deaf Victoria); and
• West Australia (Western Australian Association of the Deaf).

If you reside outside these states, you have an option (not required) to nominate a neighbouring state to become a member of state organisation.
Take advantage of our new initiative: The Deaf Friendly Schemse – it cost you $0.00 when you join or renew your membership with Deaf Australia.
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