Written By: Inclusive Housing Australia Katie is a diversity and inclusion advocate, a philanthropist, and a two-time Paralympian, plus world champion, who has been an invaluable member of the Achieve Australia Board since April 2023. Katie works as the Disability Engagement Manager for MEGT Australia, a not-for-profit that provides support for apprentices, trainees, job seekers,…
SDA Advice, Information and Reports
Nov
20
2023
Beck Egan, Inclusive Housing Australia's (IHA) Customer Engagement Officer, recently sat down with one of our happy customers, Blake to talk about his Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) experience with IHA. Blake has lived in his Narangba home for the last two and a half years and enjoys the many accessible features that are offered with…
Nov
01
2023
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability released its final report in September 2023. The final report summarises the findings and recommendations of the Royal Commission’s inquiry held from April 2019 to September 2023. The central goals of the report were to: better prevent and respond to violence against,…
Nov
01
2023
The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability released its final report in September 2023. The final report summarises the findings and recommendations of the Royal Commission’s inquiry held from April 2019 to September 2023. The central goals of the report were to: better prevent and respond to violence against,…
Sep
27
2023
The NDIS Review has been undertaken in order to look at the design, operations, and sustainability of the NDIS. The main goals of the review are to: 1. Improve the quality of the system 2. Make the NDIS more sustainable for the long-term future of its participants. Chaired by Professor Bruce Bonyhady AM and Ms…
Sep
22
2023
Beck Egan, Inclusive Housing Australia's (IHA) Customer Engagement Officer, recently sat down with one of our happy customers, Joanne to talk about her Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) experience with IHA. Approximately two years ago, Joanne had a fall which resulted in a spinal cord injury. Joanne’s injury has meant that she requires specific accommodation…
Aug
31
2023
Catherine (who prefers to be called Cath), has recently become another of our success stories, securing accessible SDA tailored to meet her needs in record time. Led by Rebecca our Customer Engagement Manager, the IHA team had the pleasure of working with Cath, her Support Coordinator and her brother, Nick to secure a new home…
Aug
30
2023
People receiving services under the NDIS have the right to be safe and to access quality supports. The NDIS Commission upholds the rights of people with disability, requiring providers to meet standards which they regularly audit. Our recent audit deemed that IHA has an effective management system that is consistently implemented and meets the requirements of…
Jul
27
2023
IHA is jointly owned by Achieve Australia and Leftfield Social Housing. While both organisations are run separately, they share a belief that inclusion for people with disability begins at home. Achieve is a for-purpose community organisation that has been providing accommodation and services to people with disability since 1952. Achieve is a champion of social…
Jul
27
2023
We are excited to be back at the 2023 Sydney Disability Expo! This year's theme is all about embracing My Future, My Choice as a way to allow those living with disabilities to control how they want to live their life and plan for their future. When: Friday 4th August & Saturday 5th August 2023 Where: Exhibition…