The first inclusion-focused Community of Practice for educators held at NSW Parliament House received an “overwhelmingly positive” response from those attending. Launched by Autism Spectrum Australia, it attracted more than […]
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Posted inDisability Inclusion
Grants to improve disability inclusion
More than two dozen organisations have been selected to share in $18.3 million in funding from the Federal government to support inclusion initiatives. The funding, from the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund, has […]
Posted inNDIS
Invisible barriers preventing psychosocial NDIS access: report
The Australian Psychosocial Alliance is warning about the consequences of a decline in people with mental health-related disabilities on the NDIS. Labelling the decline “dramatic”, the Alliance said it’s putting […]
Posted inPaediatrics & Child Care
Call for guaranteed dietetic support for kids
Dietitians Australia is urging the Federal Government to guarantee dietetic support for neurodivergent children at risk of severe eating challenges. The advocacy body wants the government to ensure children with […]
Posted inArts
Showcase your talent in art exhibition
Georges River Council is inviting local artists with disability to join “Georges River Reframed: International Day of People with Disability Art Exhibition.” The exhibition, which will launch on 3 December […]
Posted inAwards
Put Focus on Ability Awards in your diary!
The red carpet is ready for the 2025 Focus on Ability Awards event. To be held on Sunday 16 November in Sydney, the event is where the winners of this […]
Posted inNDIS
PWDA reports back on Joint Standing Committee
Representatives of People with Disability Australia (PWDA) have promoted the issues that matter to the community at a recent meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS. Acting CEO […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Queensland businesses impress with innovation
Two Queensland businesses with products aimed at creating inclusive environments have shared a major prize in the City of Moreton Bay’s recent Innovation Challenge Showcase. Five finalists pitched their accessibility […]
Posted inEntertainment
Changing Track riding into cinemas
A new documentary about facing disability and trauma and chasing Paralympic dreams will hit cinemas next month. Changing Track will premiere across the country throughout November, with special screenings on […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Calls to change attitudes towards disability
Young people want disability to stop being seen as something that needs to be ‘fixed’, new Australian Catholic University (ACU) research shows. The study, of 39 people aged 16 to […]
Posted inArts
New disability arts archive now open to explore
Australia now has a dedicated national archive celebrating the history and impact of Disability Arts. Disability Arts History Australia is a landmark digital resource documenting five decades of creativity, advocacy and cultural change led by d/Deaf, […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Guide Dogs condemns harmful social media trend
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is calling out a new social media trend as harmful and disturbing, because it mocks blindness. Trending hashtags like #BlindChallenge and #BlindKidChallenge encourage parents to film their […]