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The annual International Day for people with disability will be held on Sunday 3rd of December 2017. There will be a range of community events held around Perth to celebrate. To search for an event visit – http://www.idpwd.com.au/news-events/calendar/?state=wa&ppp=20&keyword=&filter=Filter This year’s theme is “Transformation towards sustainable and resilient society for all.”Read More →

There are currently 218,152 actively trading small businesses in Western Australia and 97% of all classified businesses are small = under 20 staff employed. Just over 60% of these small businesses are non-employing sole traders. These are high statistics and ones that reflect the number of people relying on incomeRead More →

A number of Midlas staff will be participating in the Midland March That Matters to draw attention to the issue of violence against women. The theme is to  “stand up, speak out and shift the shame” about this serious and ongoing issue. The march is hosted by the North-East MetroRead More →

WA Premier Mark McGowan has stated that the State Government will be drafting legislation to ban the online site Lottoland in an attempt to protect Lotterywest. The Independent Gambling Authority of South Australia made it an offence for Lottoland to sell its products to South Australian residents. WA will takeRead More →

What has happened The good news is that the draft legislation that will make payday loans and consumer leases safer and less exploitative has been released for comment. We expect that after the government responds to any feedback, the final legislation will be introduced to the Parliament some time in NovemberRead More →

Come visit Midlas’ table on Thursday 16th November from 10am to 4pm to chat to our friendly staff, learn about our services and go into the draw to win a hamper worth $70 from Midlas! Centrepoint Community Day is an annual event held at Centrepoint shopping centre (307 Great EasternRead More →

Did you know? Under the “Better Access to mental health care” program eligible patients can receive up to 10 individual/group sessions with mental health professionals. The program aims to improve outcomes for people with mental health issues by linking them with appropriate treatment. Medicare rebates are available for mental healthRead More →

The NDIS (Federal) have recently updated their explanation on what can and cannot be claimed through a Participant’s self-managed therapy budget. The NDIS will NOT cover the gap amount created when a person claims for services under Medicare and/or through their private health fund. According to the NDIS website, theRead More →

Midlas recently tested the new Penda app – a streamlined connection point for women created by Women’s Legal Service QLD with funding from Financial Literacy Australia. It seeks to quick, easy and safe access to information on: Safety Money Domestic and Family Violence Visa & Immigration Children Legal Matters HousingRead More →

Dozens of Australian companies undergo insolvency proceedings every year. If you’re drawing a wage from them when it happens, you might suddenly find yourself not only without a job but without your backpay or entitlements! What can you do?  Good news: there are safety nets in place!  The Australian GovernmentRead More →