Editor’s Notes

Here are some highlights from the government’s Federal  Budget 2022-23 announcement and an explanation of what these changes may mean for you if they become law. • Extension to the 50% reduction to minimum drawdown rates for pension accounts • One-off $250 payment for people currently receiving certain types of social security payments (including pensioners, carers, veterans and concession card holders) • One-off tax offset of $420 for low and middle-income earners • 50% reduction to the fuel excise to help reduce fuel prices • 20 weeks paid parental leave to be shared between parents

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In This Issue

2 Editor’s Notes 3 NDIS Updates 4 1000 Goals 5 Disability Employment 6 Cora Smith 7 Busy at Work 8 Child Safety 9 NGO Training Infographic 10 Toowoomba Community 11 Rockhampton Community 12 Booster Vaccinations 13 Staff Updates 14 What’s happening in April

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