SENATOR THE HON MITCH FIFIELD

ASSISTANT MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SERVICES

MANAGER OF GOVERNMENT BUSINESS IN THE SENATE
SENATOR FOR VICTORIA

MEDIA RELEASE

3 June 2014

Nominations now open for the National Disability Awards

Nominations for the 2014 National Disability Awards open today, giving Australians
the opportunity to celebrate the individuals and organisations who are having a
positive impact on the lives of people with disability.

The awards allow us to recognise people across a wide range of sectors who are
working to provide opportunities for economic and social participation for people with
disability.

They highlight and celebrate the work of people who are making outstanding
contributions to our national effort to improve the lives of people with disability.

They also help build awareness of disability issues and recognise the important role
people with disability play in their local communities and across the country.

Nominations for the eighth annual awards open 3 June 2014 and close on 18 July.

An awards ceremony will be held in Canberra later this year to announce recipients.

I encourage people to identify and nominate individuals and organisations in their
community who are helping to improve the lives of people with disability.

The Awards are one of the ways people can encourage support for people with
disability and increase awareness of the benefits of extending more opportunities for
people with disability to be included in work and society.

This year there are eight award categories, each highlighting an area where
champions of people with disability are making a difference.
To nominate for the National Disability Awards, go to www.idpwd.com.au or call
1800 672 682. TTY users please call 1800 555 677 and ask for 1800 672 682.

A list of award categories are included overleaf.

Media contact: Lydia Bevege | 0409 792 081 | Lydia.bevege@dss.gov.au



National Disability Awards 2014: Categories

1. Lesley Hall Award for Lifetime Achievement in Disability
2. Emerging Leaders Award in Disability
3. Improving Inclusive and Accessible Communities Award
4. Improving Advocacy and Rights Promotion Award
5. Improving Employment Opportunities Award
6. Improving Personal and Community Support Award
7. Improving Education Outcomes Award
8. Improving Health and Wellbeing Outcomes Award