Our friends at fahcsia would love to reward a worthy recipient for 2009. Have a look at this year's National Disability Awards for consideration and visit the links for further information
2009 National Disability Awards
Nominations for the 2009 National Disability Awards are currently open.
http://www.idpwd.com.au/awards.asp
Nomination forms and nomination guidelines are available to download below, or can be ordered by emailing idpwd@fahcsia.gov.au or by phoning 1800 440 385. TTY users please phone 1800 555 677 and ask for 1800 440 385.

If you have made, or know someone who has made, a significant contribution to their community either at a local, regional, state or national level, tell us about it by nominating for the 2009 National Disability Awards.

There are five new award categories in 2009. They are:

• Minister's Lifelong Achievement Award for a person, over 25 years of age, with or without disability who has demonstrated a sustained and extraordinary personal commitment to improving and/or reshaping the lives of people with disability.
   
• Disability Rights Young Leader Award for a young person, 12-25 years of age, with disability who has raised awareness and shown outstanding leadership in improving the lives of people with disability.
   
• Business Award for a person with or without disability who has displayed an innovative approach and achieved substantial outcomes, in advancing the lives of people with disability in areas such as transport, housing, communication and technology. No age limit.
   
• Local Government Award for a person who has challenged or lobbied, and has succeeded in implementing substantial change by breaking down barriers faced by people with disability. No age limit.
   
• Social Inclusion Award for a person who has worked towards a more inclusive environment by creating opportunities for people with disability to participate in areas such as sport, the arts, education and the wider community. No age limit.

Nominations close 5.00pm AEST Friday 22 May 2009.