Two students from RMIT University have been announced as the winners of the inaugural Dylan Alcott Foundation scholarship. Amy Roland and Jamie Pozdeeva each received a scholarship, valued at $10,000, […]
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Posted inBusiness News
BIG4 Castlemaine’s big win in tourism awards
BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park has won Silver in the Excellence in Accessible Tourism category at the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards. The Victorian Tourism Awards are hosted annually by the Victorian Tourism […]
Posted inArts
Pause urged on changes to therapy funding
SANE Australia is among the organisations and advocates calling for potential changes to music and art therapy funding to be paused. It follows NDIS Minister Bill Shorten’s announcement that funding […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
MS Australia launches EBV research platform to combat MS
MS Australia is bringing together the nation’s top researchers to study the complex link between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS) – with the potential torevolutionise how we treat, […]
Posted inEmployment
Report shows businesses how to hire people with disability
The unemployment rate for people with disability has remained virtually unchanged for thirty years – but a new report challenges businesses to do better. Produced by not-for-profit SSI, the Pathways […]
Posted inArts
‘The World on Wheels’ hits the stage
An inspiring new work by Performing Hearts Theatre presented by The Cerebral Palsy Alliance, ‘The World on Wheels’, takes to the stage this week. The production features a cast of […]
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Shorten gives farewell speech
Outgoing NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has made his valedictory speech to the Australian Parliament as he says farewell to politics after 17 years. Shorten made his speech on Thursday 21 […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Paralympians to take on Kosciuszko’s Peak
Richard ‘Dick’ Cordukes and Chris Sparks have been mates for over 40 years and share more than a few common bonds. They are both keen outdoorsmen, love their sport and […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Government pilot to recycle assistive technology
The federal government is trialing a scheme to recycle disability support equipment, potentially saving it hundreds of millions of dollars each year and increasing access to this equipment for people […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Aquatic win for young people with cerebral palsy
Young people with cerebral palsy have seen some of their symptoms decline thanks to a swimming program developed by University of Queensland (UQ) researchers. Professor Sean Tweedy from UQ’s School of Human […]
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PWDA urges action on cost of living for people with disability
Peak body People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is asking the government to take immediate action to alleviate the cost of living crisis for people with disability. The organisation said it […]
Posted inTravel
Inclusive travel framework for Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport (GCA) and Aspect Autism Friendly are creating a more accessible airport experience for people with disability. Recently, GCA conducted an environmental assessment of its airport, focused on […]