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It has been one year since I started in the role of Interaction Disability Services CEO and I don’t know about you, but the year has flown past for me. There have been two constants throughout the year and they are intertwined. The first is the constant level of change Interaction has implemented (and continue […]

Throughout the current lockdown of Greater Sydney, Interaction has complied with all Public Health Orders, with office-based staff working from home and only our Reception team attending our Bella Vista Head Office. Given the increased restrictions imposed over recent days, Interaction will be closing Head Office from COB today, 19th July 2021. All phone calls […]

Interaction is running a Mental Health First Aid Training course that will provide the essential skills needed to identify and respond to mental illness. With 1 in 5 Australians experiencing mental illness each year, this course can help you support someone you care for. Mental Health First Aid Training Course dates: Two day workshop on […]

Would you like to learn more about keeping safe on the internet? Do you have a family member or care for someone with a disability, and have concerns about their online safety? Interaction is offering free 60-minute Cyber Safety Training sessions run by ySafe tailored to people with disability, their families and carers, as well […]

You have likely heard in the news that the vaccine rollout will be starting soon, with disability group homes and support staff included in the first group of recipients, phase 1a. Though we don’t have all the information just yet, we would like to update you with what we know so far. Who will receive […]

After 18 months of research and development, we are excited to announce the launch of Interaction’s new website and brand refresh. In August 2019, we responded to the needs of our participants and stakeholders by launching an official review of Interaction’s communications and brand. This research process involved direct consultation with current participants, carers, and […]

After putting a hold to proceedings during COVID-19 restrictions, the Royal Commission again met on Wednesday 23rd September to consider the legislative framework around the use of restrictive practices. Key highlights from the hearing included; The need for consistency and better training in implementing behaviour support plans was discussed at length. Evidence from medical professionals […]

In accordance with the requirements of the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012 (Act), Interaction Disability Services Ltd (Interaction) lodged its annual compliance report for 2019 / 2020 with the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (Agency). The Act provides for feedback from the community to comment on the report either to Interaction via email info@interactionservices.org or to the Agency (WGEA). Please […]

The Disability Royal Commission has been on hold due to COVID-19 restrictions over the past few months. As the country begins to re-open, a public hearing on the impact of COVID-19 has had on people with disability will be held in Sydney, commencing on17 August. It is expected that people with disability, advocacy groups, relevant […]