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ONCALL helping close the gap for Robust SDA in regional Victoria.
The NDIS SDA Design Standard describes Robust SDA homes as “…designed to incorporate a reasonable level of physical access provision and be very resilient, reducing the likelihood of reactive maintenance and reducing the risk… Read the article
September 24, 2019
Melbourne Airport introduces Hidden Disability Program
A holiday interstate or overseas can be an exciting time for most people. They have time off work, are going to a special event or to catch up with friends or family or just… Read article Disability Sector News
May 17, 2019
Mandatory Worker Orientation Module – NDIS
National Quality & Safeguards Commission The National Quality & Safeguards Commission is a new independent agency established to provide quality and safety oversite across NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme) supports and services. The Commission’s role is… Read article Compliance NDIS ONCALL Sector News
May 3, 2019
Nigel Borg: Personal Address to the United Nations – Autism Awareness
Autism – Removing Barriers to Education A huge congratulations to Nigel Borg who at 18-years-of age and living with ASD had the privilege to address the Congress of United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland on… Read article Disability ONCALL
April 10, 2019
St Kilda FC & Marvel Stadium set the goal posts for a more inclusive game
St Kilda Football Club is setting the standard for a more inclusive game. In an AFL first, St Kilda Football Club, in collaboration with Amaze, has introduced a quiet room for people with… Read article Disability Sector News
March 18, 2019
Communication access improvements for the deaf-blind community
Over the past decade, smartphones have become a vital form of communication. Until recently, these devices have been inaccessible for deaf-blind people, creating a barrier for communication access. Melbourne woman Heather Lawson was born… Read article Disability Sector News
February 8, 2019
Celebrating 10 years at ONCALL
Vishal Purswani started with ONCALL in January 2009 as a casual disability support worker, working in over 1,000 shifts with our B2B customers. Vishal’s skills as a Disability Support Worker representing ONCALL were observed… Read article ONCALL
January 4, 2019
Requirements to Access the NDIS
The National Disability Insurance Scheme has a handy checklist to help you find out if you meet the requirements to access the NDIS. If you are a person with disability and want to join the NDIS,… Read article NDIS ONCALL
November 20, 2018
New guidelines aim to standardise the diagnosis of Autism in Australia
NEW GUIDELINES AIM TO STANDARDISE THE DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM IN AUSTRALIA. The federal government last month released a range of new guidelines that aim to standardise the diagnosis of Autism in Australia. The… Read article NDIS Sector News
October 8, 2018
What is the NDIS Portal and how do I access it?
What is the NDIS portal? The NDIS portal, also known as the participant portal, is officially called myplace. Myplace is a secure website where NDIS participants, their family or carer can access their services…. Read article NDIS
September 20, 2018
Coles Expanding its Autism Friendly Shopping Experience
Autism Spectrum Australia helped Coles to develop the Quiet Hour program. It is designed to create a shopping environment that is more suitable for people on the autism spectrum. It aims to achieve this… Read article Sector News
September 3, 2018
Disability accommodation and Respite Service Providers Named
The Victorian Government has named five not-for-profit providers that will take over the delivery of government operated disability accommodation (also known as Supported Independent Living) and respite (Short Term Accommodation and Assistance) from early… Read article NDIS
August 28, 2018