Recent media releases from the Minister for Disability Services

Major expansion for Teen Time program 16/08/2009)
A program that gives parents of teenagers with an intellectual disability more respite so they can pursue jobs and study is to be expanded across New South Wales. Minister for Disability Services Paul Lynch said the $2.578 million Teen Time – After School and Vacation Support for Working Parents was piloted in Sydney’s north in 2007-2008. Mr Lynch said the pilot program proved so successful that the Government was providing extra money to provide a total of 460 places through 27 services around the State. Click here for the full text of this media release.

Aboriginal Case Managers for people with a disability (14/08/2009)
The NSW Government has appointed several Aboriginal people as case managers to work with people with a disability in southern Sydney.

Minister for Disability Services Paul Lynch said at least six Aboriginal specific positions would enable the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care (DADHC) to develop stronger ties with the Aboriginal community in the region. Click here for the full text of this media release.

Challenge helps people with disabilities to live independently in Tamworth (20/08/2009)
Minister for Disability Services Paul Lynch today officially opened new units for 17 people with a disability in Tamworth.

The 15 units – operated by Challenge Disability Services – support ageing people with a disability and were designed to encourage them to live independently in the community. Click here for the full text of this media release.