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Yooralla and EDAR to join forces

2013-05-17 12:47:01

Yooralla is pleased to announce the consideration of a forthcoming amalgamation with EDAR, a highly respected disability service provider in Melbourne’s Eastern region.

YoorallaTEE t-shirt design competition raises awareness for disability

2013-05-13 12:53:37

Yooralla has launched a t-shirt design competition to raise awareness for disability by encouraging positive images of disability through design.

VIC signs up to NDIS

2013-05-08 14:46:18

Victoria signed up to the full role out of a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) at Yooralla house in Reservoir.

Yooralla allocates over $30,000 to improve services

2013-04-10 10:36:12

Yooralla has allocated over $30,000 of internal funding applications to improve its services for people with disability.

Recognition

2013-04-09 15:13:57

Ben Lewin, an award-winning expatriate filmmaker whose latest film, The Sessions, has been highly-acclaimed internationally, was presented with the 2013 Yooralla Chairman’s Award in Melbourne on March 26^th.

Business Services employee says farewell after 47 years

2013-03-28 12:46:41

Business Services Brunswick employee, Jeffrey Mirtschin says farewell after 47 years at Yooralla

2013 Chairman's Award and Oration

2013-03-22 15:05:23

The 2013 Yooralla Chairman’s Award & Oration will be held on Tuesday, March 26^th in Melbourne. The award is being presented to US based Australian filmmaker Ben Lewin.

Legislation for NDIS successfully passes through Parliament

2013-03-21 16:46:31

Legislation for the National Disability Insurance Scheme successfully passes through Parliament

Yooralla’s Life Skills Program

2013-03-06 10:22:59

Yooralla’s Life Skills Program is all about encouraging people to ‘speak up’ when things aren’t right.

Yooralla's submission for NDIS Draft Legislation

2013-03-04 07:31:56

Yooralla's submission made to the NDIS Draft Legislation

Client Wellbeing and Safeguards

2013-02-05 16:01:45

There is nothing more important to everyone at Yooralla than client safety and wellbeing..

Beach access wheelchairs at Wilsons Prom

2013-01-04 11:38:31

Parks Victoria has purchased new beach access wheelchairs specifically designed for children with disability, which are now available for use at Wilsons Promontory beaches.

How to book accessible taxi's on Xmas day

2012-12-18 16:32:12

Tips on making a booking for a wheelchair accessible taxi (WAT) on Christmas Day

Farewell Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE

2012-12-06 11:22:13

Yooralla is saddened by the news that Dame Elisabeth Murdoch AC DBE, the much-loved patron of the Yooralla Media Awards, has passed away.

'Reporting it Right' language guidelines

2012-11-28 14:56:40

Media guidelines for portraying people with a disability

UCAN cafe Christmas treats are now available for Christmas presents!

2012-11-16 13:40:57

Stuck for ideas on Christmas presents, why not order some treats from the UCAN cafe.

UCAN challenge

2012-11-13 12:49:03

Can you make a coffee blindfolded? Yooralla's UCAN cafe barista Aaron does it everyday. And he’s challenged Melbourne’s best baristas to beat him!

Yooralla carer videos on the BIG screen

2012-10-23 15:14:42

A series of videos on what caring for young people with disability means to five carers is now showing on the big screen at Federation Square.

Yooralla Media Awards

2012-11-01 10:28:43

The who's who of Australian media were at the Yooralla Media Awards, Wednesday 31st October at the National Press Club, Canberra.

Two VIPs attending Yooralla's DisabiliTEA

2012-10-17 16:35:57

Hon Jenny Macklin, Minister for Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs; Member for Disability Reform AND Hon Mitch Field Shadow Minister for Disabilities, Carers and the Voluntary Sector will both attend Yooralla's DisabiliTEA at Federation Square in Friday 26th October.

UCAN cafe WINS two awards!

2012-09-13 17:15:07

The UCAN cafe has won two awards at the Hobsons Bay Business Excellence Awards.

Register for Yooralla's AGM

2012-10-10 14:52:02

Yooralla's hosts Melbourne's BIGGEST DisabiliTEA

2012-10-05 12:18:42

Your'e invited - Yooralla hosts Melbourne's BIGGEST DisabiliTEA morning tea at Federation Square Friday 26th October - 9am - 10.30am.

Leongatha Day Service short film

2012-08-24 13:30:20

A short documentary on the achievements of three young people with disability who attend Yooralla's Leongatha Day Service.

Yooralla welcomes Victorian Government's NDIS announcement

2012-08-02 16:14:41

Victoria agrees to funding a NDIS trial in Geelong

RIDE Disability EXPO 18th September

2012-09-06 16:10:18

The RIDE Disability Expo is the biggest source of disability respite information in the Melbourne Eastern Region.

Ben Lewin Q&A Wed 8th Aug

2012-08-10 15:38:16

On Wednesday, August 8th Yooralla hosted a one night only ‘conversation’ with US based Australian filmmaker Ben Lewin, to celebrate his remarkable career.

Business woman, entrepreneur and disability advocate joins the Yooralla team

2012-07-19 11:51:11

Yooralla has recently welcomed business woman, entrepreneur and disability advocate, Milly Parker to its team. Milly is the founder of a successful gourmet dog biscuit company Happy Yappers and has an acquired brain injury (ABI). Her experience and expertise will add significantly to Yooralla’s work alongside people with disability.

New ILCA website

2012-06-20 16:37:58

Independent Living Centre Australia (ILCA) is proudly launching its new website and product database.

Real People, Real Lives - Yooralla's new TV commercial

2012-06-04 10:01:46

Yooralla has a new TV commercial which premiers this Sunday night 3rd June during the Channel Nine News 6-6.30pm.

‘Real People, Real Lives’ aims to give an insight into the lives of people with disability and raise awareness of the support that Yooralla offers.

Nominations now open for National Disability Awards

2012-05-31 11:35:13

Nominations are open for the National Disability Awards. The awards recognise individuals and organisations who work to improve the lives of people with disability.

Hon Mary Wooldridge MP announces funding for Yooralla's Respite in Hume region

2012-05-28 10:48:04

Thanks to Hon Mary Wooldridge MP, Yooralla has secured $150,000 for its Respite service in Hume region.

New supported accommodation for young people with disability

2012-05-24 17:05:18

Young people with a disability in Frankston are set to benefit from an Australian-first in accommodation.

Yooralla Chairman Bruce Bonyhady’s speech to Hon Wayne Swan MP

2012-05-17 11:01:55

Yooralla Chairman Bruce Bonyhady's speech at morning tea for the Hon Wayne Swan MP, Deputy Prime Minister & Treasurer and Hon Jenny Macklin MP, Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs on Monday 14th May.

Yooralla’s UCAN Café welcomes very special guests

2012-05-15 09:52:56

Staff at Yooralla's UCAN Cafe prepared lunch for some very important guests on Monday 14th May.

The Governor-General, Ms Quentin Bryce AC CVO and Mr Michael Bryce AM AE dropped by to meet staff and learn more about the café and other Yooralla services.

VIP’s come in three for Yooralla on Monday 14th May

2012-05-14 13:15:02

Yooralla was fortunate enough to have the Hon Wayne Swan MP Deputy Prime Minister & Treasurer and the Hon Jenny Macklin MP Minister for Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs at our head office on Monday 14^th May to celebrate the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

15,000 people attend Make it Real Rally

2012-05-03 10:01:24

15,000 people around Australia attended the Make it Real Rallies on Monday 30th April for a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).

Stroke a Chord wins $10,000

2012-04-27 15:39:48

Congratulations to Stroke a chord for winning $10,000

Yooralla celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

2012-04-27 15:39:42

World Down Syndrome Day March 21st 2012

MP Tony Abbott Makes an NDIS Count

2012-04-27 15:39:28

Tony Abbott visited Milly Parker and talked with families who have children with disability about the need for an NDIS.

Coalition Support for NDIS

2012-04-27 15:39:20

The Coalition believes that the national disability insurance scheme is an idea whose time has come.

John Walsh AM winner of inaugural Yooralla Chairman’s Award and Oration

2012-04-27 15:38:47

One of Australia’s leading disability activists, who helped steer the Federal Government’s proposed National Disability Insurance Scheme through the Productivity Commission, Mr John Walsh AM was announced winner of the inaugural Yooralla Chairman’s Award last Tuesday 24 April.