The Federal Government has announced new reform to the current Disability Support Pensions (DSP) participation requirements. These new reforms will allow an individual on the DSP to work up to 30 hours a week without their pension being suspended or cancelled. This will be double the amount of hours under the current limitations. This new [...]
A recent report states that debt-related stress is widespread in Australia, particularly for young people between the ages of 25 to 34. http://australia.creditcards.com/credit-card-news/many-Australians-dealing-with-debt-stress-1276.php “Debt” can be defined as a state of owing money, and is a word that can strike fear into the hearts of most Australians. Credit is easily obtainable, which can [...]
For many years the issue of domestic violence has been a silent matter, kept in the dark and left unreported. While media outlets often report on violence throughout W.A, they rarely discuss ‘domestic violence’. As more and more brave victims speak up against their attackers, [...]
MIDLAS sees people who experience social exclusion on a daily basis. Isolation can lead to poverty and a feeling of hopelessness which furthers exclusion and maintains the downward spiraling cycle. We know that social exclusion has a devastating impact on individuals and can result in mental health issues, substance abuse, serious debt, and homelessness. A [...]
For many teenagers moving out of home is a passage into adulthood. It’s a varied experience that can be very positive but can also at times be very negative. The circumstances under which someone moves out of home often determines the space they will [...]
Well it’s that t ime of year again, when shopping centres are splitting at the seams, uncle John is preparing his infamous prawn dish, and Dad has been ordered several times by his wife to mow the lawn before the family comes around. Yes it’s Christmas and just around the corner New Years. It has been [...]
According to recent figures, West Australian low income earners are $12 a week worse of compared to a year ago. A report released by WACOSS today shows that low income families are struggling to keep with the ever rising costs of living. The report identified that families on low income would more likely have to [...]
Last week as the reserve bank reduced interest rates by 0.25% for the second consecutive month, the ramifications for the Australian household became real. Some Australian bank lenders have passed on the rate cut whilst other have not. However, for many Australian families post the [...]
Today MIDLAS celebrates the incredible role that volunteers play in our organisation. We are privileged to have many students and community members give up their valuable time to support the work MIDLAS does. “Today is a day to celebrate the amazing contribution of the untapped resources that our incredible volunteers provide. MIDLAS wishes to thank; [...]
This week begins Disability Awareness Week from November 28th through December 3rd. State wide events will be running this week to celebrate the achievements of people with disabilities and to raise awareness about people with disabilities; their families and carers. The most important part of this week is to raise awareness and promote a positive [...]
