Current topics:  April 2012

NDIS victory
At Monday's historic national rally to ‘make NDIS real’, Prime Minister Julia Gillard announced that the Federal Government will provide their share of funding for the NDIS, and launch sites will commence operation in four locations in 2013.

Living Longer Living Better
The aged care reform package announced on Friday 20 April has been welcomed by Aged care providers, consumers and unions.

Ageing parent carers
Carers Victoria has lobbied Minister Wooldridge, Parliamentary Secretary Andrea Coote, Shadow Ministers and the Greens concerning the urgent need for funding to pilot transition and succession planning services for older parents and people with a disability.

Final Report on Guardianship
Carers Victoria welcomes the Victorian Law Reform Commission’s Final Paper on Guardianship. The terms of reference were broad, covering people who acquire a decision making impairment as well as people who have a lifelong intellectual disability.

Have your say: better educational resources for caring families
Families of adolescents and adults with significant disabilities are invited to have your say about the information and education needs of your family. Help Carers Victoria to develop new, helpful programs and resources to assist you and your family in the future.

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