DARU Update

Department of Social Services
Mirage News
Wednesday 22nd November, 2023

The Albanese Labor Government remains focussed on boosting employment opportunities and meaningful careers for people with disability, with the official launch of the Career Pathways Pilot today.

ABC News
Wednesday 22nd November, 2023

“You want to park here?” The truck driver honestly seemed perplexed by my daughter’s question as we pulled up next to his open window. I suppose having a 19-year-old yelling…

SCIA
Tuesday 21st November, 2023
Thursday 21st December, 2023

Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA) has put together a survey on accessing Disability Service Providers and support workers. SCIA understand it has been a struggle for some with finding service providers…

Victoria Police
Tuesday 21st November, 2023
Monday 18th December, 2023

Consultation for the next Victoria Police Accessibility Action Plan (AAP) 2024-2026 is now open. As part of this, Victoria Police has released a community survey seeking input from people with…

ABC News
Friday 17th November, 2023

The ABC is featuring stories by and about people with disability leading up to and beyond December 3, the International Day of People with Disability. From November 19 to December…

ABC News
Thursday 16th November, 2023

In its final report handed down in September, the disability royal commission called for the phasing out of segregated education by 2051. It’s a call that has sparked deep debate….

Thursday 14th December, 2023, 5.15 - 6.45pm
Online
Free
Harvard Club of Victoria

Applications for the 2024 Harvard Club of Victoria’s (HCV) Non-Profit Fellowships to the Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program at Harvard Business School will open on Thursday 14 December 2023….

Monday 4th December, 2023, 4pm
Zoom
Free
My CP Guide

How can we create a more accessible and safer digital experience for people with disabilities? Join us for a thought-provoking webinar focused on exploring valuable insights and practical strategies for…

Inclusion Australia
Thursday 16th November, 2023

Inclusion Australia have made a submission to the Parliament of Australia about what we think the Economic Inclusion Advisory Committee  Bill should say to make sure people with lived experience…

Tuesday 28th November, 2023, 4pm - 7pm (Melbourne time/AEDT)
Online
$156 per person
Megan J Buntine Consulting Services
Megan Buntine
0421525048

Do your Board or Management Committee members need to upskill or refresh their governance knowledge? If so, check out my upcoming online governance training for people who are involved with…

Women with Disabilities Victoria
Friday 17th November, 2023
Wednesday 29th November, 2023

An exciting opportunity has come up at WDV as our Sharing Our Expertise – Project Coordinator. Hours are 76 hours per fortnight (1FTE) to be worked from Monday to Friday….

Association for Children with a Disability
Saturday 18th November, 2023

Association for Children with a Disability has prepared a 2024 Victorian State Budget submission that highlights key areas of funding for children with disability and their families. You can read…