A new Easy Read guide is helping artists with low literacy or intellectual disability to develop their leadership skills. Created by University of Queensland researchers with Down syndrome, the Creating […]
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Photography exhibition shows life through a different lens
For-purpose aged and disability organisation VMCH will next week launch its debut photography exhibition. Called ‘Through Our Eyes’, the exhibition will celebrate the talents of people with disability and give […]
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Dance program aims to boost outcomes for autistic children
Monash University researchers are recruiting autistic children to trial a new dance program. AllPlay Dance is led by Monash University and is a community-based program that focuses on enabling children […]
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My Eyes – a film for all
Inspired by true events and led by actor/writer/producer Tsu Shan Chambers, new Australian film My Eyes spotlights the journey of a mother determined to save her daughter’s eyesight—and the broader […]
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Focus on Ability Film Festival calls for entries
The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is returning for its 17th consecutive year in 2025 and is now open for entries. The global film festival showcases the incredible talents […]
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Music therapy changes lives
Venus Lai is passionate about the benefits of music. She is a passionate music therapist for VMCH’s Early Learning and Therapy program, supporting children’s development and wellbeing through singing, playing […]
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Queerstories on stage this weekend
Returning for one night only, Maeve Marsden’s crowd favourite Queerstories is on this Saturday February 22. Back by popular demand, Queerstories celebrates the culture and creativity of the LGBTQI+community, one […]
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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 […]
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‘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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Shaping narratives, forging frames: Frame Shift exhibition
Frame Shift – an exhibition of films and video artworks by artists with and without disability – arrives at the Sydney Opera House next week. Featuring 11 original works exploring […]