Archive for May 2024
Emotional Stress Among Staff in the Disability Support Services Sector
The disability support services sector in Australia plays an important role in improving the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. However, the invaluable work done by staff working for organisations in the sector often comes with significant emotional stress. In this article I’m looking at the emotional challenges faced by disability support workers, Team…
Read MoreThe State of Specialist Disability Accommodation in Victoria, Australia
Victoria has seen significant developments and challenges in the provision of Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). SDA is a critical aspect of the NDIS, designed to provide housing solutions that cater to the specific needs of individuals with significant disabilities, ensuring they live as independently as possible. I have…
Read MoreAddressing the Affordable Housing Crisis
The Mornington Peninsula Shire is taking proactive steps to combat the pressing housing crisis affecting its community. Despite limited support from existing government programs, the Council is proposing an innovative approach: a development contribution scheme that treats social housing as essential infrastructure. The proposal involves a mandatory contribution from planning permit applicants (based on the…
Read MoreDental Employment Market: Candidate Insights
With 2024 well underway it’s time to share some key findings of the last few years affecting employers and employees in what is recognised as one of the most unpredictable employment markets of the past decade. The Dental Employment Market Over the past three years especially, practices have operated within a uniquely competitive employment…
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