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2012 NSW Woman of the Year Awards

Voting open for the 2012 NSW Woman of the Year Awards  Listen to this text using ReadSpeaker

People's Choice - Community Hero
Six amazing women have been shortlisted for the 2012 NSW Woman of the Year Awards in the People's Choice - Community Hero category.

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Guide Dog Awareness Week

Guide Dog Awareness Week  Listen to this text using ReadSpeaker

Minister Constance urges hospitality venues across NSW to promote access rights of guide dogs and their owners at the launch of Guide Dog Awareness Week. Read more

Person centred approaches consultations

Registrations open for final stage of Living Life My Way consultations  Listen to this text using ReadSpeaker

Registrations are now open for people interested in having their say on the introduction of a person centred approach for people with a disability, their families and carers. Consultations, including sessions for culturally and linguistically diverse communities, will be held around NSW during May and June 2012. Read more

Seniors Week 2012 in the media

NSW Seniors Week more popular than ever  Listen to this text using ReadSpeaker

In its 54th year, NSW Seniors Week attracted more than 250,000 seniors to 900 events held throughout the State. Read more

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NDIS funding commitment must be revealed

NSW Treasurer Mike Baird and Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance have called on the Prime Minister and Treasurer to fully outline the detail on how the Commonwealth intends to fund and rollout the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Additional funds and bus for Wagga respite service

Minister for Ageing and Disability Services, Andrew Constance today announced additional funds to support the growing demand for respite care in Wagga Wagga and surrounding areas.

Minister opens $1.6 million purpose-built home for younger people with a disability

Minister for Disability Services, Andrew Constance, has today opened Lake Haven, Northcott Disability Services' first-of-its kind home in the Riverina region for younger people at risk of entering aged residential care.

Ray of sunshine for people with a disability

NSW Premier and Member for Ku-ring-gai, Barry O'Farrell today officially opened the refurbished head office of Sunshine Homes at Pymble.

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