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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 →

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  “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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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For people with disabilities living in Western Australia there are several concessions that may be available. For more information about concessions available please visit ‘Concessions WA’ http://www.concessions.wa.gov.au/Concessions/Pages/default.aspx You can filter by category, card type or people group. Concession and Health Care Cards   People receiving an income support payment fromRead More →

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Consumer Leases: Or how to save $3476.92   What are consumer leases? A consumer lease is where a store allows you to rent/lease household goods, without making an upfront payment. You then make regular fortnightly/monthly payments until the term of the lease finishes. Do you keep the item at the endRead More →

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            What is a lease agreement? A tenancy lease agreement is a legal contract between the owner of the property ( called the lessor ) and the person who rents the property ( called the tenant ). The agreement states what the conditions of theRead More →