The Government is recruiting people who are neurodivergent for the Aurora Neuroinclusion Program in Adelaide. Applications are now open for the program for a range of different roles. Current roles […]
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Posted inNDIS
Public consultation on NDIS supports
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced public consultation on draft lists of what constitute NDIS Supports. The proposed lists of NDIS Supports have been developed based on current practices and […]
Posted inNews
NextSense Centre for Innovation opens
A state-of-the-art facility for people with hearing and vision loss has opened in Sydney. Located at Macquarie University it will support research, education and treatment for people with sensory disability. The […]
Posted inCommunity News
Serendip Sensory Garden taking shape
A new sensory garden at Serendip Sanctuary is beginning to take shape, with draft designs developed for the new all-abilities space on Wadawurrung Country in Melbourne’s outer west. The draft […]
Posted inDisability Royal Commisssion
Government responds to Disability Royal Commission
After ten months, the Federal government handed down the Commonwealth’s response to the landmark Disability Royal Commission last week. And in a move that has disappointed many in the disability […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Paris bound – Manly Wheel Eagles
The Manly Wheel Eagles are set to compete in the National Wheelchair Basketball League (NWBL) finals in Shellharbour, NSW. This is a unique opportunity to watch elite wheelchair basketball athletes, […]
Posted inDisability Sports
“Freezin’ for a reason” – hundreds in Polar Plunge
Around 10am on Saturday, over 140 people – some in tutus, some wearing capes, some in penguin costumes – began to run, tiptoe or dive into the freezing waters of […]
Posted inArts
Brisbane is feeling fancy!
A celebration of individuality and creativity, Rachel Burke’s Fancy Long Legs, a dazzling, all-ages musical, will debut at La Boite Theatre from 12 to 22 September. The colourful and fantastical […]
Posted inSpecial Events
Digital innovation festival to shine light on accessibility
Queensland’s largest digital innovation festival, Something Digital, is calling on businesses and attendees to prioritise inclusivity in their digital activities. The event will take place from 27-28 August this year […]
Posted inSpecial Events
Run for Strength this August in Melbourne
Get ready to run, walk or roll around Melbourne’s iconic Princes Park on Sunday 11 August as Muscular Dystrophy Australia’s Run for Strength rolls into Melbourne. The annual event supports […]
Posted inConferences
Disability employment on the agenda at Sydney forum
An upcoming forum on disability employment aims to provide businesses with practical strategies and insights into creating more inclusive workplaces. The Disability Employment, Inclusion and Leadership Summit, to be held […]
Posted inArts
‘Creating space’ for neuro-inclusive events
A grant from the Department of Social Services will see the creation of neuro-inclusive arts and cultural events for autistic people around Australia. The A List will use the grant […]