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Disability Royal Commission Update During the current pause on hearings as we adjust to social distancing requirements due to COVID-19, the Disability Royal Commission has released an issues paper ‘focusing on attitudes towards people with disability, and understanding of their rights’. You can access the issues paper by clicking here. The issues paper considers the […]

Direct Support services available during coronavirus. Direct Support Services are running as usual during the current Coronavirus (COVID-19) lockdown while supporting our participants to follow social distancing rules. We are also offering extra supports during this time. Our Support Workers are available to complete shopping and errands on behalf of participants. You can also check […]

In response to social distancing rules during the COVID-19 outbreak, Relationships Australia has launched a new online and phone service for people affected by the Disability Royal Commission. This free support and counselling service is being offered to: Counselling and support services are open from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday and can be booked […]

Disability Royal Commission Update As the latest Disability Royal Commission held in Sydney progressed through its concluding days, attendees heard about the varying levels of choice and control around health care options offered to people with disability. While some providers were identified as demonstrating “good practice in helping participants to manage their health”, others were […]

Interaction Disability Services is seeking Expressions of Interest from NDIS participants who are looking for long term accommodation in Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) built to the Robust Category in Sydney’s West, North West or Central Coast. SDA refers to accommodation for eligible participants who have an extreme functional impairment or very high supports needs. Funding […]

Disability Royal Commission Update Beginning on 18th February, the current Disability Royal Commission hearing is focusing on the provision of health care services to people with disability. So far, advocates have stressed the importance of supported decision-making for people with disability in their health care choices, and highlighted deficiencies in communication and education regarding disability […]

Parenting can be tricky, even more so if you have a child with special needs. Knowing how to handle concerning behaviour is not always straightforward, and sometimes there can be the need to reach out for help. There are many reasons why children use behaviours that are concerning. In fact, there is often more than […]

Interaction Disability Services is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Chairperson to the Board of Directors, Pauline Vamos. John Lucas, who has served as Chairperson for the past 15 years, will continue on the Board in the role of Director. Bringing a wealth of experience gained from over 25 years in the financial […]

With an ongoing commitment to empowering our participants in every aspect of their lives, Interaction is in support of any development in the disability sector that will allow people to access necessary supports with the utmost confidence, security and trust. The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has been directed to […]