#Rishworth

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I drive by Amanda Rishworths (google it you'll see why this is relevant) office every day and always heavily consider doing crimes every single time. Would it help? No. Would I feel good? Also no. But i want to.

ah, she's one of those people

we really need to stop boogeymanning people on centrelink. do they know how little centrelink pays? nobody is living in luxury, or even CLOSE, dole bludging. Before I got a job and was surviving off centrelink, I was eating one small meal a day.

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Government reveals $23 million scheme to stop at-risk boys committing family violence

Teenage boys at risk of perpetrating family violence in adulthood could have their behaviour stamped out through a national early intervention trial. The background: An estimated 2.7 million Australians aged 18 and over have experienced physical or sexual abuse by an adult before the age of 15, according to the ABS. The key quote: “Supporting children and young people as victim-survivors in their own right and addressing the impacts of developmental trauma to help healing and recovery will help break future cycles of violence,” Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said. “There are currently only limited and inconsistent services available across Australia that specifically support children and young people who have experienced violence and are themselves using or at risk of using violence, and this trial will help address this gap.” What happens next: The scheme will be backed by $23 million in federal government funding over the next three years, set to be divided between 12 organisations across states and territories from November. Chosen organisations will be tasked with creating a new early intervention program for young men and boys aged 12 to 18 who have had adverse childhood experiences. These factors include experience with family and domestic violence and who are using or at risk of using family, domestic or sexual violence. Supports will include one-on-one counselling, case management and youth mentoring along with personalised safety plans and assessments. Each is aimed to be culturally safe and trauma-informed, and support will be tailored to the individual needs and circumstances of participants. If you or someone you know is impacted by family and domestic violence or sexual assault call 1800RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit  Readers seeking support can contact Lifeline crisis support on 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 and Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 (for young people aged 5 to 25). More information is available at and . Anyone seeking information or support relating to child sexual abuse can contact Bravehearts on 1800 272 831 or Blue Knot on 1300 657 380. Source link via The Novum Times

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Second arrest after 87-year-old man carjacked in Oldham

A second man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping after an 87-year-old man was dragged into a car and dumped 15 miles away. Greater Manchester Police said he was forced into a black car and blindfolded as he walked home from Oldham Central Mosque at about 9pm on September 15. He was asked for money and then pushed out of the vehicle and left in the dark in Rishworth, West Yorkshire. A…

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The social services minister has offered up the latest explanation for why proposed questions on gender and sex variations were dumped from the next census, claiming they were too complicated.In an in...

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National JobSeeker Week Of Action Targets Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth ‘No One Left Behind’ Must Include People In Poverty

National Week of Action (April 15-21): Grassroots anti-poverty groups and people on JobSeeker and other payments will be contacting and visiting their MPs to call for payments to be raised out of poverty in the May federal budget Grassroots anti-poverty groups across the country, including Anti-Poverty Network SA, Australian Unemployed Workers’ Union, Antipoverty Centre, and Anti-Poverty Network…

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Millions of Aussies to set see welfare payment bump

About five million Australians on social security payments will receive a cash boost when indexation kicks in later this month.

People on the age pension, disability support pension and carer payment will receive an extra $19.60 a fortnight for singles and $29.40 for couples every two weeks, starting March 20.

The maximum rate of pension will rise to $1,116.30 for singles and $1,682.80 for couples a fortnight.

Those receiving rent assistance, JobSeeker, single parenting payments and ABSTUDY will also see an increase in their payments.

Social Security Minister Amanda Rishworth said the regular indexation is in addition to the government's boost to working age and student payments announced in last year’s budget.

For further details visit: https://www.news.com.au/national/politics/millions-of-aussies-to-set-see-welfare-payment-bump/news-story/af87b313679d26c3fcad3d6afdf13cdb

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Disability Employment in Lismore, NSW

Located on the northern edge of NSW’s World Heritage-listed rainforest, the city hosts a large public and private hospital as well as quality pre-schools, schools and TAFE college. It is also home to one of Australia’s leading regional universities, Southern Cross University.

Like anyone else, people with disability enjoy rewarding friendships and romantic relationships and a sense of community. They just need the right support to achieve it. To know more about Disability Lismore, visit the Dabba Mallangyirren website or call 0403856995.

A large regional centre with a thriving local economy, Lismore is home to the Northern Rivers’ largest public hospital and two private hospitals as well as a strong contingent of allied health professionals. Its residents are also very well serviced by a variety of quality schools, pre-schools and TAFE colleges. Lismore is also the home of one of Australia’s leading regional universities, Southern Cross University.

Research has shown that floods disproportionately affect the most vulnerable people in our communities – this includes those with disability and their carers. It takes them longer to recover and they require more long term tailored support.

Are you a passionate, caring support worker committed to the rights of people with disability to live dignified lives? A career in disability support could be for you. Contact us today to learn more about our Disability Support Worker courses. Fee free for eligible Northern Rivers students. Start your journey in a field that is truly meaningful.

Despite the progress that has been made worldwide in ensuring that children are in school, many children with disability remain marginalized. We need to work harder to eliminate barriers that prevent them from receiving a quality education.

We need better data and knowledge to support inclusive education. This requires generating research and exploring innovative approaches. It also involves building educator capacity to support inclusion. We are working with countries to develop teacher training and supporting a range of pedagogical practices, including effective use of assistive technologies.

Known as the “Rainbow Region”, Lismore is a centre for all things natural, with a strong culture of community and penchant for sustainable living. It boasts a vibrant arts scene with a diverse offering of boutique galleries, local theatre and music performances. It is also home to one of Australia’s leading regional universities, Southern Cross University, and hosts a number of TAFE colleges. The City is on the doorstep of World Heritage-listed national parks and stunning natural environment.

People with disabilities are increasingly landing jobs at a rate not seen since the 1980s. However, many face barriers to employment that are often invisible.

Almost 2.1 million Australians with disability experience difficulties finding work. That’s why social services minister Amanda Rishworth is reforming the nation’s Disability Employment Services program ahead of a September jobs summit.

Her long-awaited report will consider how to reduce disability employment barriers and better match people with disability to the workplace. It will also assess the performance of DES providers and direct participants to more suitable close-to-home services.

This will make it easier for people to find the right employment and support services. It will also enable more people with disability to access open employment (also known as supported or competitive employment). The report’s findings are based on research with 51 people with intellectual disability and their carers. They found that systemic barriers, including narrow and dismissive attitudes to their work in open employment, were major contributors to the barriers they faced.

Lismore is home to the region’s largest public hospital and two private hospitals, a large number of quality private and public schools, pre-schools, and TAFE. It also hosts Southern Cross University, one of Australia’s leading regional universities, offering world class education.

The local disability community was severely impacted by the February floods and many continue to struggle to find suitable housing. One displaced disability support pensioner, Colin*, told the Royal Commission that he was still homeless months after the floods. He lives with autism, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy, and uses a wheelchair.

The community is calling on the NSW State and local governments to fulfil their obligations under the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which states that people are entitled to be protected from foreseeable harm, including from natural disasters like floods. In response, NSW SES has begun work to improve flood safety communication with diverse communities in six languages and build resilience through a series of training and awareness initiatives. To know more about Disability Lismore, visit the Dabba Mallangyirren website or call 0403856995.

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Australia news live: minister says jobseeker to rise by $56 a fortnight; navy divers search for military crew after helicopter crash

Minister for social services says increase to the rate will include $40 applied before indexation. Follow the day’s news live Asked about the surplus the government now finds itself overseeing, Rishworth is asked whether there will be any further assistance in the next budget. Of course, the changes we’re making - whether it’s to rent assistance, jobseeker - are structural changes. They’re ongoing increases that will be applied. So when you talk about the surplus from last year, that’s a very different circumstance to the reforms that we’ve made which are ongoing and structural. We have calibrated these to be responsible to help people that are doing it tough. But also, that they’re sustainable into the long-term. The economic inclusion committee was providing a very specific advice on the level of jobseeker to inform the budget process. Of course, the budget process has to take in a range of different factors, including a responsible structural adjustment. But also, of course, as the treasurer has said, making sure that we’re not adding to inflation. So there is a lot of issues that we do have to weigh up in a budget process. Continue reading... https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2023/jul/30/australia-news-live-helicopter-crash-politics-rockingham-byelection-logies?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=tumblr

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Choosing Disability Employment Services Providers

Disability Employment Services Providers are organisations that help people with disability prepare for work, find work and keep a job. They also support employers to incorporate practices that foster a diverse and inclusive workplace. The government provides these services free of charge for Australians with disability. Choosing the right Disability Employment Services Provider is essential for individuals and their families who want to be successful in the workforce. The best Disability Employment Services providers will be able to provide a personalised service that takes into account the individual’s goals, interests, abilities and preferences.

The government is overhauling the Disability Employment Services system to make sure that the people who need it are getting the most out of their service. This includes removing funding for providers that don’t meet certain performance benchmarks, such as how many people they place into jobs that last at least a year. The new scheme is set to start in 2022. The Minister for Social Services, Amanda Rishworth, says that some providers haven’t been able to improve their performance and are now at risk of losing funding.

While some of the 104 DES providers will be able to continue offering services, eight will have their funding cut entirely. Rishworth says the government is taking action to ensure that people with disability who want to get into work are given every opportunity to do so.

People with disabilities often report that meaningful work is good for them in terms of self-esteem, financial security and community involvement. It can also help them build relationships with their peers, which can be helpful if they have trouble in other areas of life. In addition, working can be a great way to reduce social isolation, which can have negative health outcomes for those with disabilities.

Those who have a disability, injury or health condition can access Disability Employment Services to help them prepare for and find work. They may also need occasional support at work to help them succeed in their job for the long term. Disability Employment Services providers are a mix of large, medium and small for-profit and not-for-profit organisations that have experience supporting people with disability.

The best Disability Employment Services Providers will be able to understand the unique needs of each individual, and can tailor their support to suit them. They will be able to offer a wide range of different services, including preparing for a job interview, training and workplace adjustments. They will also assist with the transition into employment and ongoing support in the workplace.

When selecting a Disability Employment Services provider, it’s important to ask about the type of services they offer and whether they can provide them in your local area. It’s also worth finding out if they specialise in any particular areas, as this will help you to decide if they are the right fit for your needs. You should also check how well they communicate with their clients, as this will give you an idea of how responsive they will be.

At Ability Reach Care, people are our number one priority as they have the control and options to choose their best preferences. As a disability services provider, our highly experienced and dedicated support team works passionately to connect with individuals with disabilities and their families to establish trustworthy professional relationships.

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Social Services Minister slams Dutton’s JobSeeker budget reply idea | Sky News Australia

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Airbus A320 Pilots.

Want to earn $300,000 tax free? Try flying a plane in China

Chinese airlines are offering huge pay packages to tempt foreign pilots as demand for air travel balloons.

Some carriers are advertising salaries of more than $300,000 a year -- and they say they'll cover the tax bill, too.

"There's not enough pilots in the world to fill the demand," said Dave Ross, the CEO of Wasinc International, a firm that finds pilots for Chinese airlines. "This is why the pay keeps going higher."

China will need between 4,000 and 5,000 new airline pilots every year for the next two decades, analysts estimate. Chinese airlines are among the fastest growing on the planet -- at home and abroad -- and they're the biggest buyers of jetliners from Airbus(EADSF) and Boeing (BA). 

Training schools in China aren't churning out enough pilots to keep up with the industry's meteoric growth, and there's an acute shortage of experienced captains. 

The airlines' rich offers have attracted industry veterans from all around the globe.

"Before I was flying anywhere from 80-100 hours a month. Here, I only fly 50 for pretty much three times the pay," said Jeff Graham. He left a job with cargo airline Southern Air in San Antonio, Texas, last year to work for a carrier in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.

"There were a couple of other options in Asia, but the pay -- the best rate now -- is in China," said Fernando, who declined to be identified by his full name because he didn't have permission from the airline to speak publicly. He and his wife moved to Chengdu in August, and he recently finished his training.

Western pilots have long chased the financial incentives that come with hot demand for their skills and experience. 

Related: Boeing eyes China focus with new sales chief

Veteran aviators who once flew for U.S. and European airlines upped sticks previously for Middle Eastern carriers. Some of those same pilots are now headed from Dubai to China, according to one Boeing 777 pilot who has followed the money east.

Multiple ads from Chinese airlines on recruitment sites like Wasinc offer monthly salaries of more than $25,000 (with tax paid) for captains. 

"In China, pilots are always in short supply," said Guo Jing, a spokesperson for the airline. "And we offer high salaries because if we don't, nobody will come."

The sums Chengdu and others are willing to pay compare with an average monthly salary of $17,400 for the most senior pilots at major U.S. carriers like United (UAL) and Delta(DAL), according to aviation consultancy Kit Darby.

Related: Airbus offers a peek at its flying taxi

Some top U.S. airlines have recently granted big pay raises as part of new labor agreements, and others are under pressure to do the same. Pilots at some regional carriers can earn less than $25,000 per year, according to the Air Line Pilots Association, International.

Low pay and changes in rules governing pilot flight hours have caused an acute pilot shortage among those smaller carriers in the U.S.

Despite the head-turning sums, Chinese airlines are still struggling to find enough foreign pilots to match their shiny new jet fleets.

"Their view is, 'We're paying very good money, keep sending us more candidates,'" said Liz Loveridge, North East Asia director for Rishworth Aviation, which recruits pilots. "But we may have a limited number of candidates who will be interested." 

Issues such as China's heavy bureaucracy and nasty pollution have prompted some potential candidates to think twice, according to recruiters.

Related: Singapore Airlines shops for world's longest jet

And it can be a long haul from being offered a job to getting the first pay check. The process of getting a Chinese pilot's license -- from putting in the application, traveling to China for a written test and exhaustive medical evaluations, and then returning once more for a test flight -- took Graham about a year, he says. 

Such hurdles test how much foreign pilots are willing to go through to land fat salaries in China. 

"If you're coming here strictly for a pay check, you're probably not going to be here very long," said Doug Ward, an American who's been flying planes in China for more than seven years. He also acts as a representative for the pilots Wasinc has recruited.

Both he and Graham say they've enjoyed the experience of living in a different culture and the broader horizons it offers for their children.

"We've only been here a year, but if it continues with this path, I'd like to stay as long as I could," Graham said. "I wouldn't mind staying 10 to 12 years."

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Youth Allowance payments are going up today. Here's why it's not all good news

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Youth Allowance payments are going up today. Here's why it's not all good news

Something happened while you were sleeping off your hangover or working on your New Year’s resolutions: the rate of Youth Allowance payments went up more than six per cent. The federal government was quick to point out the increase is the highest in the payment’s 25-year history. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said the increase […]

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The social services minister has offered up the latest explanation for why proposed questions on gender and sex variations were dumped from the next census, claiming they were too complicated.In an in...