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The Newcastle Entertainment Centre and Showground (NECS) is conducting a survey to help it improve access for people with disability. This survey will provide feedback on the things that affect how people with disability (including age related and temporary disability) use and attend the Venue. You are invited to complete…

In March Delando took 14 participants to Fiji and stayed on Denarau island.  For many travellers this was their first overseas trip.  They enjoyed swimming, fishing, snorkelling, frog racing, an island tour, a glass bottom boat ride and lots of relaxing on the beach. During the fishing a couple of…

The NEW 2016 | 2017 Entertainment™ Book and Digital Memberships are available now and are packed with thousands of up to 50% OFF and 2-for-1 offers. From every Membership we sell, 20% of the proceeds go towards our fundraising.The more Memberships we sell, the closer we get to our goal…

[av_one_full first] [av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] The annual Xmas get together was held on Friday 11th with everybody enjoying the night. Here are some photos from the fun night. [/av_textblock] [av_gallery ids=’829,830,831,832,833,834,835′ style=’thumbnails’ preview_size=’portfolio’ crop_big_preview_thumbnail=’avia-gallery-big-crop-thumb’ thumb_size=’portfolio’ columns=’4′ imagelink=’lightbox’ lazyload=’deactivate_avia_lazyload’] [/av_one_full]

Here are our Close & Opening dates for the Christmas & New year Period. Delando Office – Wednesday 23rd December 2015 – Monday 4th January 2016 New Focus – Wednesday 23rd December 2015 – Monday 4th January 2016 University Enclave – Wednesday 23rd December 2015 – Wednesday 6th January 2015…

On 16 September 2015, the bilateral agreements for the roll out of the NDIS in New South Wales and Victoria were signed by governments. It is expected that almost 245,000 Australians will ultimately be covered by the NDIS in New South Wales and Victoria. Negotiations on bilateral agreements are continuing…

A media release from the National Disability Service: NDS welcomes the commitment to the NDIS from the new Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, and assurances from the Government that the NDIS will be rolled out in full across Australia. Dr Ken Baker continued: “Disability service organisations face large planning and investment…

A simpler, easier to use catalogue for funded NDIS supports and services, changes for the 2015/16 indexation for services and the introduction of an establishment fee to be applicable for personal support and community participation services will be introduced by the National Disability Insurance Agency from 1 August 2015. With…

Delando Corporation are having a Thompson’s Pie and Cake fundraiser to raise funds for continuing building renovations. Pies and Cakes to be delivered to Delando on 11/6/15 Pick up time from 12pm – 3pm Please have all orders and money returned to Delando by Thursday 8/6/14 Your support will be greatly appreciated!!!…

Public Consultations The Australian Government wants to get more people with disability into jobs. We see a future where people with disability, like other Australians, can enjoy the economic and social freedom work brings. That’s why a Taskforce has been established to review the entire disability employment system and develop…