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NDIS

Sep 10, 2020
3 min

South Australia's ban on single-use plastic cutlery and straws hailed as 'historic'

South Australia has become the first Australian state to introduce laws banning some single-use plastics including cutlery, straws and stirr

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Ann Marie Smith report urges NDIS Commission to act earlier to identify vulnerable Australians

Jonathan Shar

Sep 7, 2020
3 min

Ann Marie Smith report urges NDIS Commission to act earlier to identify vulnerable Australians

Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith died earlier this year in horrific conditions. She suffered septic shock, multi-organ failure and malnutriti

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Former footballer Neil Sachse, who dedicated life to spinal cord treatment, dies aged 69

Jonathan Shar

Aug 27, 2020
2 min

Former footballer Neil Sachse, who dedicated life to spinal cord treatment, dies aged 69

Former SANFL and VFL elite footballer Neil Sachse, who tirelessly campaigned to improve the treatment of spinal cord injuries after bein...

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Swinburne University’s Accessibility Careers Hub is the first of its kind in Australia

Jonathan Shar

Aug 26, 2020
3 min

Swinburne University’s Accessibility Careers Hub is the first of its kind in Australia

Swinburne University’s Accessibility Careers Hub is the first of its kind in Australia and it is changing the employment landscape for stu

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Banned care provider 'gone' in SA: premier

Jonathan Shar

Aug 14, 2020
2 min

Banned care provider 'gone' in SA: premier

A care provider in South Australia "is gone" after being shut down by authorities over the death of cerebral palsy sufferer Ann Marie Smith,

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Ann Marie Smith's disability care worker Rosemary Maione arrested and charged with manslaughter

Jonathan Shar

Aug 7, 2020
3 min

Ann Marie Smith's disability care worker Rosemary Maione arrested and charged with manslaughter

Key points: Ann Marie Smith died in April from severe health issues A woman has been charged with manslaughter Police are conti

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Disabled woman's carer to face court in SA

Jonathan Shar

Aug 6, 2020
1 min

Disabled woman's carer to face court in SA

A carer for disabled Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith has spent a night in custody and is set to face court charged with manslaughter over th

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Kelly Vincent takes a creative role with new SA theatre venture

Jonathan Shar

Aug 6, 2020
3 min

Kelly Vincent takes a creative role with new SA theatre venture

While most people will know Vincent as a fierce advocate for people with disabilities and through her time as the Dignity Party’s representa

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Safeguarding gaps actioned as final report handed down

Jonathan Shar

Aug 4, 2020
3 min

Safeguarding gaps actioned as final report handed down

The Marshall Liberal Government is actioning disability safeguarding gaps highlighted by the independent taskforce – including bringing fo

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State Government accepts recommendations by disability Safeguarding Task Force set up after Annie Sm

Jonathan Shar

Aug 3, 2020
3 min

State Government accepts recommendations by disability Safeguarding Task Force set up after Annie Sm

More resources to help safeguard vulnerable disabled South Australians will be fast-tracked by the State Government in response to the reco

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1 in 5 Australians are struggling with mental health – what does this mean for ECEC?

Jonathan Shar

Jul 24, 2020
2 min

1 in 5 Australians are struggling with mental health – what does this mean for ECEC?

A new report, released yesterday by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) confirms how widespread mental illness...

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