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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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NSW government to deliver improved protections for boarding house residents
The NSW Government has today announced reforms to the Boarding House sector that will deliver greater protections to some of the state's most vulnerable residents.
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A new direction for disability services in NSW
Minister for Disability Services, Andrew Constance, has described the O'Farrell Government's reforms to disability funding as a critical building block towards a National Disability Insurance Scheme.
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NSW Government supports disability services industry reform
The NSW Government has allocated up to $6.75 million to support disability service providers which are introducing industry reform.
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Voting open for the 2012 NSW Woman of the Year Awards
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
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.
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Guide Dogs Welcome Here: Venues face hefty fines for refusing entry
The NSW Government has warned the hospitality industry, venues face heavy fines if entry is denied to people who are vision impaired and their guide dogs.
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