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Currently in Western Australia we are trialling two disability schemes – a State version called NDIS WA and a Federal version called NDIS. The Federal version is being trialled in the Perth Hills where Midlas is located and supports people with disabilities. Many of these people are participants in theRead More →

Currently in Western Australia we are trialing two disability schemes – a State version called NDIS WA and a Federal version called NDIS. The Federal version is being trialed in the Perth Hills where Midlas is located and supports people with disabilities. Many of these people are participants in theRead More →

Business Services Wage Assessment Tool (BSWAT) Have you or anyone you know received a letter that you be may eligible to receive a payment because you worked for an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE)? Please visit this fact sheet for more information: https://www.dss.gov.au/sites/default/files/files/disability-and-carers/bswat/resources/pdf_application_fact_sheet.pdf If your payment is more than $1,000 youRead More →

Are you ready to rent? Lease not being renewed? Moving areas due to work? – There is a number of reason why you need to rent. The question is do you go through a Real Estate company, with a property manager or do you rent privately through the owner ofRead More →

According to the Department of Sport and Recreation, participating in recreation is about building stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities. For people living with disabilities in the Perth Hills, there is many recreation activities on offer for someone who wants to try something new or rediscover a previous hobby. IfRead More →

You’re at the store buying a new TV and just as you hand over a fistful of your hard-earned cash, the store clerk asks you – “Would you like an extended warranty with that?” Extended warranties, a store will tell you, are peace of mind. They are the comfort thatRead More →

Each year, Midlas participates in an audit to make sure that we are delivering a quality service to people with disabilities. Midlas must meet the six National Standards for Disability Services (NSDS). These Standards are developed by the Australian Government in consultation with people with disabilities, families and parents, carers andRead More →

  “What do you need?” Asks Izzy, the new website aimed at providing people who are homeless or in hardship with all the information they might need at the tip of their fingers. Are you hungry? Homeless? Sick? Do you need someone to talk to or are you looking forRead More →

From early 2016, you will be no longer be able to access your Centrelink online account through the Department of Human Services website. To access government services like Centrelink, Medicare, Child Support and The Australian Taxation Office, you must have a myGov account. For further information visit http://www.humanservices.gov.au/customer/news/make-your-move-to-mygov For assistanceRead More →

Being involved in sport and recreational activities not only helps your physical health, but it can also facilitate the creation of friendships with people that you may otherwise not have met and the development of leadership and collaboration skills. Participation in exercise can also help your mind by improving yourRead More →