The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government is getting on with the job of delivering its record growth funding program for disability services while preparing NSW for the launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Read more: $2.7 billion to deliver improved services to older people and people with disability

The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government has demonstrated its commitment to the National Disability Insurance Scheme, allocating $585 million in the Budget for the Hunter launch which begins next month.

Read more: $585 million to launch the National Disability Insurance Scheme

The third and final round of the Supported Living Fund will be open for applications between Monday 24 June and Friday 30 August 2013. Read more: Round 3 opens for applications

Ability Links NSW (ALNSW) has been launched in the Hunter. ALNSW is a key foundation in a self directed system and together with the National Disability Insurance Scheme marks a new era in disability support. Read more: Ability Links NSW

Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has today launched Ability Links NSW (ALNSW) in the Hunter, marking an important step towards the National Disability Insurance Scheme which begins next month.

Read more: Ability Links NSW launches in the Hunter

Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has reminded people to get their nominations in for the 2013 NSW Disability Industry Innovation Awards.

Read more: Innovation Awards give power to the people

Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Andrew Constance is today calling for nominations for the 2013 NSW Carers Awards.

Read more: Say a big thank you to unpaid carers with a nomination for a 2013 NSW Carer Award

Nominations are now open for the NSW Carers Awards. Show your appreciation for carers or organisations who provide exceptional support to carers by submitting a nomination now. Read more: Nominations for NSW Carers Awards now open

Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance today said that nominations for ambassadors of the 2013 Don't DIS my ABILITY campaign are now open to the public for the first time.

Read more: Nominate a Don't DIS My ABILITY Ambassador

A clear pathway for participants to access DisabilityCare Australia in the Hunter launch area was announced today by the Australian and New South Wales Governments.

Read more: Next steps for DisabilityCare Australia in New South Wales

We have engaged Foresters Community Finance (FCF) to conduct a Community Asset Building project.


Read more: Free Community Asset Building Workshop - Newcastle & Wollongong

The Muscular Dystrophy NSW (MDNSW) will be conducting face-to-face training for ADHC and NGO frontline staff across NSW from April 2013.

Read more: Face-to-face awareness training on neuromuscular disease to start in April 2013

Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance marks an important step towards the launch of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in the Hunter, with the St Vincent de Paul Society NSW named as the provider of Ability Links NSW.

Read more: NSW on the front foot ahead of NDIS launch in the Hunter

The success of cultural diversity reforms implemented by Ageing, Disability and Home Care (ADHC) continues to make a real difference in the lives of people with disability, older people, their families and carers from a culturally and linguistically diverse background across the State, Minister for Ageing and Disability Services Andrew Constance said today.

Read more: Minister lauds cultural diversity reforms for ageing and disability services

The National Disability Insurance Scheme will be progressively rolled out across NSW by 2018. The scheme will be launched in the Hunter area of NSW from July 2013. Read more: National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) - Update

Ageing, Disability and Home Care has supported two Aboriginal Elders to travel to Kokoda to perform cultural ceremonies to bring to rest the spirit of six fallen Aboriginal servicemen.

Read more: ADHC supports Aboriginal Elders to commemorate fallen Aboriginal servicemen at Kokoda

Minister for the Arts, George Souris, and Minister for Ageing and Disability Services, Andrew Constance, today announced grants totalling more than $520,000 to support projects that promote inclusion and access to the arts for people with disability.

Read more: Arts and disability groups share over $520,000 to support people with disability

Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has today announced a major boost to autism services in Sydney's South West, with $190,000 in recurrent funding to go to the Autism Advisory and Support Service (AASS) in Liverpool.

Read more: Boost for autism funding in Sydney's South West

Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has launched the new-look website for the Disability Council NSW, describing it as an important tool for people with disability.

Read more: Disability Council launches new user-friendly website

Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has announced the first round of Living Life My Way (LLMW) Ambassadors and Champions, who will help raise community awareness about disability reform in NSW.

Read more: First Living Life My Way ambassadors and champions announced

Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has today announced $1.75 million for the establishment of the University Chair in Intellectual Disability and Behaviour Support at the University of NSW.

Read more: Establishment of University Chair

The NSW Government has delivered on its commitment to tackle the abuse of older people, with the NSW Elder Abuse Helpline now taking calls.

Read more: NSW government launches elder abuse helpline

Minister for Ageing Andrew Constance has kicked off celebrations for NSW Seniors Week by acknowledging 14 Achievement Award recipients for their service and contribution to NSW. 

Read more: NSW Seniors Week achievement award winners a reflection of today's seniors

Technology: a blessing or a curse? That is the question this NSW Seniors Week.

Read more: Comedy debate: Is technology ruining our lives?

Minister for Ageing and Disability Services, Andrew Constance, announces the appointment of Michael Woodhouse to the role of Executive Director, Carers, Ageing and Disability Inclusion.

Read more: Top appointment to promote inclusion for people with disability, seniors and carers

Home Care are currently seeking to appoint Advisory Board members with a broad range of knowledge, skills and experience who have a keen interest in issues affecting older people and people with disability. Read more: Applications invited for membership of Home Care Service Advisory Board

A mix of Australian music legends and rising stars will take to the stage for the 2013 Premier’s Seniors Week Gala Concerts at the Sydney Entertainment Centre.

Read more: Star lineup and second chance for tickets to Seniors Week Concerts

Australian of the Year Ita Buttrose and eleven esteemed seniors from across NSW have been named this year's NSW Seniors Week Ambassadors.

Read more: Ita Buttrose named one of twelve 2013 NSW Seniors Week ambassadors

On Monday 11 February Ageing, Disability and Home Care’s Chief Executive, Jim Longley, delivered a powerful speech to the NDS State Conference, outlining the NSW Government’s vision for a disability system in NSW that is based on self directed supports and individualised budgets. Read more: Chief Executive’s Keynote Speech to the NDS State Conference

There are four inspiring finalists shortlisted for the 2013 NSW Women of the Year Awards in the People's Choice - Community Hero category. This category showcases women who have made an outstanding contribution to their local community. Now it's up to you to choose the 2013 winner.  Vote now!



Read more: Vote now for your 2013 Woman of the Year

People are being warned to beware of contact from anyone claiming to work for the government, requesting an administration fee to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).


Read more: Beware of scammers asking for NDIS fees

All tickets to the 2013 Premier’s Seniors Week Gala Concerts at the Sydney Entertainment Centre on 18 and 19 March are now booked out.

Read more: Seniors Week concerts booked out

Free tickets to the Premier's Seniors Week Gala Concerts on 18 March will become available for NSW seniors from 9.00am on Tuesday 5 February 2013.

Read more: Free seniors week concert tickets

Minister for  Disability Services Andrew Constance has today announced a $6 million  investment in early childhood intervention.

Read more: $6 Million for early childhood intervention

Minister for Ageing Andrew Constance announces a new partnership between Telstra and the NSW Government to roll out the Tech Savvy Seniors training program to encourage more seniors to embrace technology.

Read more: NSW Government and Telstra partner to bring more seniors online

The NSW Government and Telstra both recognise the importance of older people being connected and online and on Wednesday 30 January announced an 18 month partnership to extend the Tech Savvy Seniors program. Read more: Tech Savvy Seniors

New laws will be developed to support the NSW Government's reforms to the funding of disability services and to facilitate the State's readiness for the introduction of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Read more: New laws to reflect reforms to disability services

The NSW Government is trialling three sobering up centres to reduce alcohol-related violence and anti-social behaviour. Read more: Trial of sobering up centres - Expressions of Interest sought

Expressions of interest are now invited from suitably qualified and experienced members of the public for appointment by the Minister for Disability Services to the Living Life My Way Consumer Development Fund (CDF) Advisory Group. Applications close 5pm Monday 4 February 2013. Read more: Expressions of Interest sought for NSW Consumer Development Fund Advisory Group

Stronger Together 2 is the largest investment in disability services in NSW history. Over $2 billion of new funding has been committed to deliver additional support to people with disability, their families and carers across NSW from 2011-12 to 2015-16. This report shows the highlights and achievements of the first year. Read more: Stronger Together 2 Annual Report 2011-12

Minister for Ageing Andrew Constance has today announced 26 grants worth a total of $600,000 to fund local council initiatives under the NSW Ageing Strategy.

Read more: Age friendly local communities

Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has today released the first Annual Report for Stronger Together 2, covering the 2011/12 financial year.

Read more: Stronger Together 2 annual report released

The NSW Government is taking the initiative to deliver new ways of supporting people with a disability and ensuring that NSW is ready for the establishment of the National Disability Insurance Scheme. 

Read more: Bold and brave services to replace traditional disability service system

NSW Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has today joined people with disability, their families and carers at Northcott Disability Services in North Parramatta, to celebrate the historic agreement with the Commonwealth to fund the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

Read more: People with disability celebrate NSW NDIS agreement

The NSW and Australian Governments have signed an historic agreement to make the NDIS a reality for people with disability in NSW. Read more: NSW National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)

The Australian and New South Wales governments have today reached an historic agreement that will allow for the full roll out of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) in New South Wales by July 2018.

Read more: Agreement for full roll out of National Disability Insurance Scheme in NSW by July 2018

Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance has celebrated Achieve Australia’s 60th Anniversary and acknowledged its commitment to providing housing for people with disability.

Read more: Over $30 million investment in accessible housing for people with disability

Minister for Disability Services Andrew Constance celebrates International Day of People with Disability with the launch of a strategy to make NSW more accessible for everyone.

Read more: Disability not the problem in an accessible society

International Day of People with Disability begins with the launch of a plan to make NSW more accessible for everyone. Find out more about the National Disability Strategy NSW implementation plan 2012-2014. Read more: National Disability Strategy NSW implementation plan

Carers NSW would like to know about support groups that run for carers of people with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Read more: Do you know of a support group for carers of people with disability?