Staff at Charles Sturt University are learning Auslan to provide a more inclusive student experience for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. It’s thanks to a partnership with TAFE […]
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Better beach accessibility in South Australia
The South Australian government has provided further funding to help expand Estara‘s beach access program. The program, which has run for the past three summers, is offering six supported beach […]
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Government extends National Early Childhood Program
The Federal government will extend the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) with an extra $10 million in funding. Autism Queensland and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) will each receive an […]
Posted inEmployment
Helping NDIS participants reach their employment goals
Government and industry leaders have come together to launch an innovative training course for people working in the disability sector, with the aim of supporting and guidingNDIS participants across Australia […]
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First biobank for hearing loss therapies
Australasia’s first biobank to develop genetic therapies for hearing loss will soon be headquartered in WA. Ear Science Institute Australia is set to develop the Australasian Hearing Registry and Biobank […]
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Australia updates its Disability Strategy
Updates to Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 will see a greater focus on addressing homelessness and housing issues amongst people with disability. The updated strategy was released late on Tuesday, and […]
Posted inEmployment
Government establishes Employment Centre of Excellence
The unemployment rate for people with disability has remained stubbornly high compared to that of people without disability for 30 years. In response, the Federal Government has awarded $22.1 million […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Privacy and security in focus at webinar
People with Disability Australia will hold a webinar next month focused on the privacy and security of digital health tools like My Health Record. Participants will learn how to adjust […]
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Tickets, awards open for IMPACT
Tickets are now on sale for Australian Disability Network’s 25th Anniversary and Disability Confidence Awards Gala Dinner and IMPACT 2025 conference. The dinner event, to be held at Sydney’s International […]
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YoungCare showcases new units
Disability housing provider and advocacy organisation YoungCare has welcomed Queensland MP Amanda Camm for an exclusive tour of its inclusive living facilities. Camm, the Minister for Families, Seniors, Disability Services […]
Posted inNDIS
Changing of the guard: new NDIS Minister announced
Bill Shorten’s replacement as NDIS Minister has been announced. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has now taken up the position, after Shorten’s departure this week to serve as Vice-Chancellor of […]
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First Nations NDIS strategy launched
The Federal government’s new First Nations-focused NDIS strategy promises culturally safe and accessible support. The NDIS First Nations Strategy 2025-2030 was released just days after the government’s first National Autism […]