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Friday 12. of August 2011PRIME MINISTER
PRODUCTIVITY COMMISSION’S FINAL REPORT INTO DISABILITY CARE AND SUPPORT
The Gillard Labor Government today announced that it will start work immediately with states and territories on measures that will build the foundations for a National Disability Insurance Scheme, following the release of the Productivity Commission’s final report into the matter. [more]
Thursday 30. of September 2010 This is why we attend over 200 hearings a yearMother branded mentally ill after complaint
A Mother who raised serious concerns about the care of her intellectually disabled daughter at a group home was taken to the Guardianship Tribunal where the state government tried to strip her parental rights. Thursday 29. of October 2009 Disability funding trial is at risk of killing a good ideaOn the 28 October 2009 the South Australian Minister for Disability Hon Jennifer Rankine released the details of a long awaited trial for self managed funding for people with disabilities. This trial... [more]Wednesday 14. of January 2009 Update to the passage of the Draft Mental Health Act Amendment Bill (2008)Update to the passage of the Draft Mental Health Act Amendment Bill (2008) is on the agenda to be debated in the first sitting of parliament on the 3 February 2009. This Bill has been presented to the Lower House in 2008 but has stalled for many months. DACSSA will update on our website as we can tr... [more]Wednesday 14. of January 2009 Equal Opportunity (Miscellaneous) Amendments Bill 2008The Hon Gail Gago MLC, has on the 26 November 2008, introduced the Equal Opportunity (Miscellaneous) Amendments Bill 2008 into the Upper House of the South Australian Parliament. It is anticipated that his legistlation will be debated in February 2009. [more]Sunday 14. of December 2008 DACSSA'S submission on the National Disability StrategyThe submission is now available, please follow the links to read or download the submission [more]Friday 12. of December 2008 Australian Charter of RightsAustralian Charter of Rights Equal Opportunity Commissioner Linda Matthews welcomes the Commonwealth Government's launch of a National Human Rights Consultation. The Consultation... [more]Thursday 27. of November 2008 New Equal Opportunity Act?On 26 November 2008, the South Australian Government.... [more]Monday 25. of August 2008 DACSSA and SACOSS SubmissionDACSSA and SACOSS officially launched their submission regarding self management of personal support..... [more]Wednesday 25. of June 2008 Amendments to The Mental Health ActThe Mental Health Act (1993) amendments (2008) are currently before the South Australian House of Assembly and will be debated in the coming weeks. Once debate finishes in the Lower House the Act will move to the Upper House for further debate and consideration of any amendments. DACSSA will update ... [more] |
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