Media Releases

4 July 2008	> An extra $5.1 million for Home and Community Care Services in NSW
1 July 2008	> Italian dementia day care organisation receives funding boost
25 June 2008	> NSW welcomes $190 million Federal boost for autism funding
18 June 2008	> New $1.1 million respite centre opens at Port Macquarie
17 June 2008	> More help for people with disabilities to access work
14 June 2008	> Extra funding for care for NSW's elderly and people with a disability
13 June 2008	> Ageing experts to relocate to the Tweed
11 June 2008	> New respite centre for children with a disability
6 June 2008	> Spastic Centre opens in Dubbo
4 June 2008	> World Youth Day guide launched for people with disabilities
3 June 2008	> $460.9m for ageing and disability services in Western Sydney
3 June 2008	> $821 million for ageing and disability services in rural and regional NSW
3 June 2008	> $2 billion for NSW ageing and disability services
3 June 2008	> $97.3 million for Illawarra ageing and disability services
3 June 2008	> $243.2 million for Hunter ageing and disability services
3 June 2008	> $75.8 million for ageing and disability services on the Central Coast
30 May 2008	> Supporting People with Disability, their Families and Carers
27 May 2008	> New bikes for Central Coast disability service
26 May 2008	> New chair and website for Ministerial Advisory Committee on Ageing
26 May 2008	> Refurbished spastic centre and new volunteer organisation for the Hunter
26 May 2008	> New computer for Maitland Senior Citizen's and Pensioner's Association
25 May 2008	> NSW Government helping younger people in residential aged care
23 May 2008	> New special accommodation for young people with disabilities on the Central Coast
22 May 2008	> Queanbeyan hosts Disability Expo
14 May 2008	> Federal Budget delivers for NSW Ageing and Disability Services
13 May 2008	> Carers need care as well
8 May 2008	> $120,000 Donation to kick off Rd Cross campaign World Red Cross Day: 8 May
5 May 2008	> New guidelines for frontline staff working with people at risk of homelessness
4 May 2008	> NSW welcomes new Federal funding for disability services
29 April 2008	> Nine dementia day-care centres for NSW
20 April 2008	> Iemma Government to introduce Companion Card for carers
18 April 2008	> Iemma Government getting ready for ageing population
13 April 2008	> New program for help carers
11 April 2008	> History of local Aboriginal people to help promote understanding
8 April 2008	> Iemma Government delivering extra respite places
7 April 2008	> NSW Seniors Week - day two
6 April 2008	> NSW Seniors Week - day one
28 March 2008	> Disabilities Minister join walk for young people in nursing homes
28 March 2008	> Iemma Government gives children with autism a $6 million boost
26 March 2008	> Plan now to make sure you get what you want in later years
24 March 2008	> Seniors Days at the Royal Easter Show
23 March 2008	> Meet the nun who convinced a Minister to expand seniors discounts
20 March 2008	> World Youth Day Pilgrimage
19 March 2008	> $220,000 grant improving lives of kids with cerebral palsy
6 March 2008	> Iemma Government delivers for people with disabilities
5 March 2008	> Sylvana Mahmic nominated woman of the year - Disability Services
29 February 2008	> Iemma Government delivering for people with disabilities on the Central Coast
27 February 2008	> Ambassadors announced for 50th NSW Seniors Week
26 February 2008	> $28.5 million contract Meals on Wheels Contract
21 February 2008	> $1.4 million trial of new support and assistance services for Aboriginal people with a disability
22 February 2008	> Work underway in Ashfield on $7.7 million accommodation facility for people with a disability
19 February 2008	> NSW Government Announces new partnership with not-for-profit sector to recruit more people and deliver better disability services
12 February 2008	> $50,000 for special playground equipment in the Monaro area
5 February 2008	> 100 people with intellectual disabilities presented with Transition to
5 February 2008	> Minister opens new facility to assist people with vision and hearing
11 January 2008	> Homes for intellectually disabled people in the Camden area
9 January 2008	> 100 new case managers for people with a disability
7 January 2008	> $25,000 to improve access to information for the vision impaired
4 January 2008	> New and improved housing for people with a disability
2 January 2008	> $2.6m to provide housing for people with a disability
28 December 2007	> New Evaluation tool to improve services for people with a disability
12 December 2007	> New resource kit for Indigenous Communities to plan ahead
10 December 2007	> Improved accommodation for people with a disability in the Inner West
8 December 2007	> Ministers and MPs tackle wheelchair basketball
7 December 2007	> $50,000 grant for Tulgeen “Art in the garage” program
7 December 2007	> Nardy Respite Service opened in the Bega Valley
6 December 2007	> Addressing the future needs of an ageing Aboriginal Population
5 December 2007	> New DVD to improve the lives of young people with a disability
4 December 2007	> Transition to Work Program Success
3 December 2007	> Celebrating the achievements of people with a disability
30 November 2007	> State Medals awarded to dedicated staff
30 November 2007	> New service hub opens for people with a disability in Newcastle and the Hunter
30 November 2007	> New Respite Centre opens for children with a disability in Ashtonfield
27 November 2007	> New resource for families with a child diagnosed with autism
26 November 2007	> New support services for young people with a disability
16 November 2007	> Bonus for wheelchair taxis
16 November 2007	> Disability no barrier to film premiere
14 November 2007	> Tickets out for murderball showdown
13 November 2007	> 2008 NSW Seniors Card Discount Directory launched
8 November 2007	> State’s First Aged Care Facility for People with an Intellectual Disability
7 November 2007	> ***Photograph/film/photograph opportunity*** Springfield children glimpse into world of deaf people
7 November 2007	> $150,000 for Best Buddies Australia
5 November 2007	> Minister launches Don’t DIS my ABILITY with star ambassadors
1 November 2007	> New disability service opens in Campbelltown
23 October 2007	> Preparing for our future: Ageing 2030
22 October 2007	> Ian Ross wins Clear Speech Award
22 October 2007	> More than 650 families benefit from Family Assistance Fund
19 October 2007	> Regional Communication Resource Libraries opened across NSW
17 October 2007	> 100 days - and people with disabilities still wait
15 October 2007	> Minister says thank you to 750,000 carers in NSW
13 October 2007	> Tickets go on sale for Premier’s Christmas Concerts
11 October 2007	> Iemma Government provides training for disability and ageing service providers
10 October 2007	> Time is running out for people with a disability to get on the roll
8 October 2007	> Employment targets set for people with a disability
5 October 2007	> Innovative accommodation support model for people with a disability
29 September 2007	> Co-Chairs selected for Ageing 2030
28 September 2007	> $200,000 to improve access to information and services
26 September 2007	> Arts Activated
26 September 2007	> State Parliament consultation for Ageing 2030
25 September 2007	> New technology for vision impaired
25 September 2007	> Nominations closing for 2008 NSW Seniors Week Achievement Awards
21 September 2007	> Aboriginal Disability Network office opens in Redfern
21 September 2007	> $450,000 FOR HOME AND COMMUNITY CARE IN NSW
20 September 2007	> Get Active Macarthur
11 September 2007	> New voting guide for people with a disability in NSW
6 September 2007	> New Disability Advocacy Service office opens in Coffs Harbour
6 September 2007	> Public consultation for Ageing 2030 held in Coffs Harbour
5 September 2007	> Minister opens Post School Programs Conference for people with a disability
5 September 2007	> Minister opens Jean Budden Centre in Muswellbrook
5 September 2007	> $10 million boost in accommodation for people with a disability
4 September 2007	> Commonwealth fails to give answers for people with a disability
3 September 2007	> New and improved centre for early intervention services in Queanbeyan
3 September 2007	> Public consultation for Ageing 2030 held in Queanbeyan
24 August 2007	> Improved services for people with a disability in Lithgow
22 August 2007	> Minister announces increased accommodation support for Orange
22 August 2007	> $5,000 Grant for local Riding for the Disabled Club
21 August 2007	> Government backs Macarthur disability conference
21 August 2007	> Campbelltown oral histories to promote understanding
20 August 2007	> New supported accommodation opens for people with a disability
20 August 2007	> More benefits for NSW Seniors Card members
20 August 2007	> New bus for Red Inc
17 August 2007	> New service to help relieve stress on Aboriginal families
17 August 2007	> New service to help relieve stress on Aboriginal families in Kempsey and Taree
16 August 2007	> Nominations open for 2008 NSW Seniors Week Achievement Awards
15 August 2007	> Minister visits Little Bay Coast Centre for Seniors
15 August 2007	> Minister opens the renovated Tom Foster Community Care Centre
13 August 2007	> Autism diagnosis program to help extra 270 families
10 August 2007	> Commonwealth fail to meet deadline on funding negotiations
8 August 2007	> Ageing 2030: Creating the Future
7 August 2007	> 2008 NSW Seniors Week Grants program now open
6 August 2007	> Iemma Government targets abuse of older people
5 August 2007	> $10,000 Grant for the Luke Priddis Foundation
2 August 2007	> New service hub opens for people with a disability in Wollongong
1 August 2007	> $100,000 sponsorship for World Masters Games
31 July 2007	> University Chair to improve mental health services for people with a disability
24 July 2007	> Minister launches Beyond Maturityblues
31 July 2007	> Minister launches the 2007 Cerebral Palsy Awareness Week
29 July 2007	> More affordable housing for seniors opens at Princess Gardens
29 July 2007	> New Disability Business Service Unit opens in Mascot
24 July 2007	> Iemma Government invests more than $20 million for older parent carers
24 July 2007	> Iemma Government delivers $1.16 million for improved service for Central Coast families
24 July 2007	> Improved accommodation for people with a disability in Mudgee
9 July 2007	> Iemma Government extends support for people with a disability living in licensed boarding houses
3 July 2007	> New assessment team to boost Aboriginal Home Care
2 July 2007	> Gillian’s Story to foster understanding
28 June 2007	> Commonwealth funding announcement long over due
26 June 2007	> Extra respite places for people with a disability and their families
25 June 2007	> Reach more than one million seniors through the NSW Seniors Card Discount Directory
22 June 2007	> More than 1 million seniors access thousands of discounts
13 June 2007	> New respite centre opened for children with a disability
7 June 2007	> Increased support for children and young people with a disability and their families
31 May 2007	> Increased Family Support
24 May 2007	> Iemma Government delivers more supported accommodation for the Hunter
16 May 2007	> Upgraded Centacare family centre opens in Naremburn
8 May 2007	> $6m upgrade for disability accommodation under way
5 May 2007	> Iemma Government invests $2 million to support families
26 April 2007	> 600 extra therapy places for people with a disability
18 April 2007	> Inner West service for people with a disability receives funding boost
10 April 2007	> Free entertainment for seniors at the 2007 Sydney Royal Easter Show