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News — Covid-19

'Welcome to the world of a person with a disability': Aussie living with cerebral palsy gives a new perspective on life in lockdown

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'Welcome to the world of a person with a disability': Aussie living with cerebral palsy gives a new perspective on life in lockdown

For the 37-year-old, who lives with cerebral palsy, the health crisis presents a special risk. He is more likely to become severely ill if he contracts the virus and the risk of community infection is particularly high due his need for constant care.

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Expensive, Isolating, Lonely: New Survey Reveals Experiences Of People With Disability During COVID-19

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Expensive, Isolating, Lonely: New Survey Reveals Experiences Of People With Disability During COVID-19

We are very concerned to hear about the increasing number of new COVID-19 cases over the last week in Victoria, and other states, and that Stage 3 lockdown has been reimposed to contain the virus.

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NDIS coronavirus hotspot temporary measures

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NDIS coronavirus hotspot temporary measures

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, has confirmed NDIS participants in declared hotspot local government areas have access to a range of temporary measures to ensure they can receive their disability-related supports, in line with public health advice.

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Shane defied lockdown to keep business rolling

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Shane defied lockdown to keep business rolling

An innovative disability-focused manufacturer based in Melbourne has defied the crushing impact of the city-wide lockdown to keep its plant operating, staff employed and its thousands of customers with disabilities supplied with essential equipment.

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Update on NDIS coronavirus supports in South Australia

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Update on NDIS coronavirus supports in South Australia

Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Stuart Robert, has confirmed NDIS participants in South Australia have access to a range of temporary measures to ensure they can receive their disability-related supports, in line with public health advice.

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