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 […]
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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 […]
Posted inEmployment
Applications closing soon for Aurora Neuroinclusion Program
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 […]
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 […]