The Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) is calling on all parties and candidates this Federal election to commit to providing quality, accessible healthcare for people with intellectual disability. Ahead of […]
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Posted inCommunity News
Have your say on assistance animal rules
The Department of Social Services is inviting assistance animal users to have their say on nationally consistent rules for support animals. An assistance animal is trained to support the independence […]
Posted inArts
Music therapy changes lives
Venus Lai is passionate about the benefits of music. She is a passionate music therapist for VMCH’s Early Learning and Therapy program, supporting children’s development and wellbeing through singing, playing […]
Posted inEducation
Number of disabled students bullied on the rise
Exclusion and bullying of students with disability is on the rise in Australia, according to a new survey. The survey by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) reveals 75 […]
Posted inResearch Projects
New research improves Cerebral Palsy assessments
A new suite of tools will improve understanding of children’s muscle growth and assist in the assessment and treatment of Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions. Researchers from not-for-profit research […]
Posted inHome Care Services
Design for Care showcase: SMARTer workplaces in H&SA
Poor work design is a key contributor to psychological injury in the Healthcare and Social Assistance (H&SA) industry. Poor psychological health, such as burnout, stress, and anxiety not only harms […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
PWDA unveils election priorities
People With Disability Australia (PWDA) is asking all political candidates and parties to commit to its seven key priorities to advance disability rights this election. What are the seven priorities? […]
Posted inNDIS
Autism diagnosis delays up: survey
A new national survey has revealed wait times for autism diagnoses have skyrocketed for Australian kids. The Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) survey of more than 1200 parents and carers was conducted in February […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Get your tickets to the Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge, coming to Adelaide this May. The competition will see the Australian Steelers take the court on home […]
Posted inEmployment
Practical steps for diversity at work
As the debate around diversity, equity and inclusion rages on, Diversity Council Australia is tackling it head on with a new report designed to help workplaces effectively collect, interpret, and […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Election campaign begins, advocates reveal wants
The Federal election has been called and Australians will go to the polls on Saturday 3 May. That includes Australians with disabilities. With the date now set, advocacy organisations are […]
Posted inNews
Half of Australians have limited understanding of autism
New research conducted by YouGov reveals that only 50 per cent of Australians believe they have a good understanding of autism. A further 33 per cent are unsure how to respond if someone […]