Recent research by the University of Melbourne shows that whilst people with disability represent nearly a fifth of the population, they are drastically under-represented in the workforce.
Tag: NDIS
This guest blog is written by Interchange Board member, Christine Carson.
I had an interesting telephone conversation a few days ago with The Honourable Jenny Macklin MP, Shadow Minister for Families and Social Services.
This is my last blog as I am leaving Interchange to take a break and seek new opportunities in the social sector. I have been CEO of Interchange for exactly ten years now and so, after also celebrating our 25th Anniversary this year
Interchange Midland customer, Sarah, has taken life by the handlebars with the purchase of a second hand bike. She wants...
There is an old Jewish saying: The Sabbath was made for man not man for the SabbathÂ. The same goes for technology. It can either improve and enrich our humanity or else disrupt and distance us from true community.
Teamwork is essential for any organisation. We can achieve more together as a team than we can as individuals working in isolation. The same is true of the disability sector as a whole, especially for a specialist provider like Interchange.
I recently attended a staff recognition event for Community Facilitator, Brigid Barilla, who is celebrating ten years of service with Interchange.
My last blog post generated some interesting feedback around the NDIS (National Disability Insurance Scheme). I have been accused of being a NDIS Fan-boy, and for ignoring the negative aspects of the new funding model.