The Hon. Ray Williams MP
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NSW Carers Advisory Council Seeks New Members
Last published on 31 Jan 2019 in Media releases
Carers wanting to help advance the interest of other carers in NSW are being encouraged to apply for three vacant positions on the NSW Carers Advisory Council.
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New commissioner to protect older people and adults with disability
Last published on 15 Dec 2018 in Media releases / Archive
A powerful and independent Ageing and Disability Commissioner will be established in NSW to investigate, and stamp out, the abuse of older people, and adults with disability.
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Celebrating International Day of People with Disability
Last published on 03 Dec 2018 in Media releases / Archive
Minister for Disability Services Ray Williams today joined people with disability, their carers and families to celebrate International Day of People with Disability.
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Disability internships announced across key NSW creative institutions
Last published on 03 Dec 2018 in Media releases / Archive
NSW's creative institutions are set to broaden their horizons as they welcome aboard the ten NSW artists and practitioners selected as part of the Createability Internship Program, announced today by Minister for the Arts, Don [...]
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100,000 People in NSW Now Accessing Life-changing NDIS Supports
Last published on 21 Nov 2018 in Media releases / Archive
Federal Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, and New South Wales Minister for Disability Services, Ray Williams, today announced the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has reached a major milestone with 100,000 people [...]
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Thousands of youth to engage in youth-driven projects
Last published on 30 Oct 2018 in Media releases / Archive
Minister responsible for Youth Ray Williams today announced more than $1.4 million will be provided to 35 organisations across NSW to support young people engage in the community and develop a range of skills.
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Supporting people with disability in NSW
Last published on 23 Oct 2018 in Media releases / Archive
Minister for Disability Services Ray Williams launched a public information campaign to ensure all eligible people with disability in NSW sign up to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
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Recognising champion carers in NSW
Last published on 12 Oct 2018 in Media releases / Archive
Minister for Disability Services Ray Williams announced the recipient of the 2018 NSW Carer of the Year is a Carlingford resident who has been a carer for almost 30 years.
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More support for people with cognitive impairment
Last published on 10 Sep 2018 in Media releases / Archive
The NSW Government is investing $10 million over two years in a new statewide service to help people with cognitive impairment navigate the criminal justice system.
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The blind chef opens restaurant in Lake Macquarie
Last published on 22 Aug 2018 in Media releases / Archive
The NSW Liberals & Nationals Government program, Ability Links NSW, has successfully supported Ian Edwards, 'The Blind Chef', to achieve his goal of opening a restaurant in Lake Macquarie and employing other people with disability.