Residents of Hogeweyk, a village located in Weesp, Netherlands, lead a normal life. They go to the grocery store, complain about the weather, and enjoy a weekly game of bingo.
But there’s one thing that sets the 152 residents apart from the general public: Everyone has an advanced form of dementia.
24 September 2021The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has changed the lives of more than 472,000 Australians for the better. Now, the Government is continuing to work to create a simpler, faster, fairer and more consistent NDIS that works better for people with disability, their families and carers. The proposed NDIS legislative reforms include: Legislating the Participant Service Guarantee; and Implementing the recommendations of the 2019 Independent Review (the Tune Review) of the National Disability Insurance Scheme Act 2013 (the NDIS Act) Some of the proposed reforms require changes to the legislation. The Government has recently released draft legislation for… [...]
7 September 2021A new national campaign, A Life Changing Life, encourages Australians looking for a diverse and rewarding job to consider care and support work. The care and support sector, which includes aged care, disability and veterans’ support is the fastest-growing sector in Australia right now. With the growth of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and Australia’s ageing population, there are plenty of opportunities for people looking for rewarding work that fits in with their lives. A Life Changing Life aims to reach students, young people looking for meaningful work, professionals looking to transfer their skills into the sector,… [...]
11 May 2021The 2021-22 Budget was released on 11 May 2021. This year’s Budget supports Australians to get ahead and build a better life for themselves and their families while continuing to move toward a more optimistic and stronger economic recovery after the COVID-19 pandemic. To find out more visit our dedicated Budget page. You will find media releases, fact sheets and the Portfolio Budget Statements. [...]