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Acknowledgment
We would like to acknowledge the traditional owners of the land upon which the DAISI offices are located, the Bundjalung people.
We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future for they hold the knowledge, memories and traditions of Australia’s Indigenous culture.
DAISI is a free confidential service giving information on services and supports available to assist people with disabilities, aged people and their families, carers and advocates. DAISI is located on the Far North Coast of New South Wales and service from Grafton in the south, north to Tweed Heads and Byron Bay in the east to as far west as Woodenbong.
DAISI is the home to projects such as The Working Carers Gateway, Grandcarer and Youth Initiative and the Resilient Youth Project . To find out more about these projects, go to the Projects Menu.
Northern Rivers Community Transport (NRCT) is conducting this survey in order to find out more about the transport needs of Lismore residents who travel in wheelchairs or use mobility aids. NRCT will use this knowledge to develop services or advocate for appropriate services within the Lismore region. Your name is not required and your confidentiality is assured.
To complete this survey please click here to download it from the NRCT website.
A recent report by the Centre for Corporate Public Affairs found that not-for-profit organisations are experiencing a reduction in investment income, corporate funding and funding from philanthropic trusts and foundations, impacting on their ability to provide services to their increasing client base.
August 2009
In 2008, the NSW Government trialled a pilot project that assisted parents of teenagers with a disability. The program is now to be expanded throughout NSW.
August 2009
The NSW Ombudsman has recently released a report following his review of individual planning in DADHC large residential centres.
August 2009
Australia has its first Common law Advance (Care) Directive case decision and it happened in our neighbouring backyard.
June 2009
If you have a significant, lifelong disability and require attendant care for the rest of your life, a Companion Card will allow you to participate in community activities and events without discrimination.