The Federal government’s NDIS reforms have passed Parliament, after the states agreed to several co-governance changes to the scheme. The changes include: The reform bill then passed Federal Parliament on […]
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Posted inTravel
Aviation reforms need “genuine co-design”
The Federal government has released its Aviation White Paper, setting out a series of reforms for the aviation industry. The industry has faced numerous complaints from people with disability about […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Help your child LEAP into their future
Expressions of interest are now open for Vision Australia’s 2025 LEAP program, designed to support young people aged 14 to 18 who are blind or have low vision build they […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Paralympics fever as Games begin
It’s that time again – the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games start this week! Beginning on 28 August and running until 8 September, the Paris Paralympics will bring together over 4400 […]
Posted inEmployment
Survey for Deaf and hard of hearing employees
Deaf Connect and Deakin University have partnered on a research project about the experience of Deaf and hard of hearing staff. The project aims to boost employer confidence in hiring Deaf […]
Posted inConferences
Inaugural autism expo challenges status quo
The inaugural Autism Expo, starting this weekend in Canley Vale, NSW, is set to be a landmark event for families and individuals within the autism community. Founded by Joline George, […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Getting more people involved in para-sports
Australians are invited to test out a range of para-sports, with Bupa and Disability Sports Australia (DSA) partnering to find the next generation of para-sports athletes. Through the “Try-Para Sport” […]
Posted inConferences
Register now for Adelaide Brain Injury Conference
Brain Injury Australia’s 9th National Brain Injury Conference will be held from September 24-26 at the Adelaide Oval, South Australia. The conference is one of the leading learning and development […]
Posted inCommunity News
Discussion paper on the National Carer Strategy
Consultation on a discussion paper about the new National Carer Strategy has now opened. The discussion paper is a key part of ensuring the Strategy is responsive to the needs […]
Posted inArts
Artists with disability put on a dance show at Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Festival starts in just a few days, and multiple dance shows this year are set to highlight the importance of diversity and representation in the arts. One of those […]
Posted inCommunity News
Finding dignity in risk
Paul Pritchard is no stranger to taking risks. A professional mountaineer, he’s scaled towers and columns of rocks that would have many of us quaking at the bottom, all over […]
Posted inNews
Have your say on Australia’s Disability Strategy
The Federal government is inviting people to have their say on Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031, with public consultation now open via the DSS Engage website. Easy Read and Auslan versions […]