Novita Children's Services News http://www.novita.org.au Latest news en-AU Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:52:14 GMT Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:52:14 GMT Australian Labor Party - Disability support policy http://www.novita.org.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=140&id=1600 The Australian Labor Party have released their Disability Support Policy prior to the 30 March South Australian election. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Non-Novita 300,000 Australians to get secret ballot http://www.novita.org.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=140&id=1597 Graeme Innes, Australia's Disability Discrimination Commissioner, is among the 300,000 Australians who are blind or have low vision that may finally have a secret ballot in Federal Elections, thanks to changes to the Electoral Act that were tabled in Parliament today by the federal government. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Non-Novita Disability Advocate and d4d State Election Candidate, Dr Paul Collier dies http://www.novita.org.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=140&id=1595 Disability Advocate and d4d State Election Candidate, Dr Paul Collier dies leaving his name on the ballot papers and a party determined to fight to win. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Non-Novita Generous golfers raise more than $16,000 for Novita http://www.novita.org.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=140&id=1596 While the Golf Day and Dinner on 5 March was a sold-out success that raised thousands of much-needed dollars for Novita's kids, you can still register for the next exclusive event hosted by the Sports Challenge Foundation: our Legends Showdown Dinner, Friday 30 April. Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Fundraising Novita Dignity for Disability Candidate in Critical Condition http://www.novita.org.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=140&id=1594 Dr Paul Collier, author, historian and respected disability advocate, is in a critical condition at Flinders Medical Centre following a major brain haemorrhage on Saturday morning. He is not expected to survive. Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Non-Novita Dignity For Disability Key Election Promises http://www.novita.org.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=140&id=1593 View details of the Dignity for Disability commitments relating to the coming state election. Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Non-Novita Australian Labor Party - $17.5 M Boost for disability equipment http://www.novita.org.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=140&id=1599 A re-elected Rann Labor Government will inject an immediate $7.7 million to clear waiting lists for equipment for South Australia’s children and adults with a disability. Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Non-Novita Australian Labor Party - more special education units for children with disability http://www.novita.org.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=140&id=1598 Six new special education units attached to State schools will be established for students with a significant disability under a re-elected Rann Labor Government. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Non-Novita Inquiry into a National Long Term Care and Support Scheme for people with a disability and their families http://www.novita.org.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=140&id=1591 The Australian Government is committed to developing a National Disability Strategy to enhance the quality of life and increase economic and social participation for people with disability and their carers. Register your interest! Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Non-Novita Pre-order your 2010-2011 Entertainment Book with us and support Novita http://www.novita.org.au/Article/NewsDetail.aspx?p=140&id=1589 Novita is taking orders now for the 2010-2011 Entertainment Book, containing $15,000 in dining, accommodation and leisure offers for just $65. $13 from each book ordered goes to Novita's fundraising. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:30:00 GMT Novita