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A young girl stands at a table with an older man next to her. They are both smiling. A lady stands behind the girl and has a hand on her shoulder. It is a happy photo.
Posted inNews

World-class cerebral palsy therapy centre opens

by Kymberly MartinApril 8, 2025April 9, 2025

Cerebral Palsy Alliance has opened a world-class therapy centre for people with disability in Western Sydney.   The Roselands facility will provide more than 700 children and adults with cerebral […]

Posted inBusiness News

Woolworths extends Quiet Hour

by Kymberly MartinMarch 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Woolworths has expanded its low-sensory Quiet Hour to five days a week, designed to reduce anxiety and sensory stress for customers with specific needs. During Quiet Hour, most Woolworths stores […]

A Changing Places facility, which is an accessible public toilet, with toilet, hoist, bench and bin.
Posted inDisability Inclusion

City of Canada Bay opens first Changing Places facility

by daniellekJanuary 21, 2025January 21, 2025

The City of Canada Bay marked International Day of People with Disability in December with the opening of its first Changing Places facility at Majors Bay Reserve, Concord. Designed for people with high support […]

A group of volunteers in red shirts stand at a market stall, looking cheerful.
Posted inCommunity Affairs

Volunteers needed for Christmas celebration

by daniellekJuly 16, 2024July 17, 2024

South Australia’s largest intellectual disability provider, Minda Inc, is on the hunt for volunteers to assist with its Community Christmas Carols and Markets, to be held on Saturday 7 December. The annual […]

Posted inCommunity Services

Optus joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program  

by Kymberly MartinJune 26, 2024June 26, 2024

Optus supports program with employee training and store updates.

Posted inNews

Get into the swim for autism  

by Kymberly MartinMarch 6, 2024March 6, 2024

Take a dive into Autism Swim and become a fundraiser on Autism Inclusion Day.

A series of colourful children's toys lined up on a white surface. There are lego blocks and trains and a doll among them.
Posted inCommunity Services

Toy libraries expanded

by daniellekFebruary 21, 2024February 21, 2024

Toy Libraries expands services for children with autism, ADHD or developmental delays.

Posted inCommunity Services

Community Vision expands WA services 

by Kymberly MartinNovember 7, 2023November 14, 2023

WA based not-for-profit community services provider, Community Vision has expanded its service offering into the South-West with in-home and community services for both disability and aged care customers. Community Vision […]

Posted inNews

Gold Coast Volunteer Awards now open  

by Kymberly MartinAugust 9, 2023August 9, 2023

The annual Gold Coast Volunteer Award nominations are now open, that gives thousands of volunteers the opportunity to be acknowledged and celebrated. The awards span six categories that recognise Not-For-Profit […]

Posted inEducation

Magic table for all abilities  

by Kymberly MartinJuly 12, 2023July 12, 2023

A cutting-edge light projection system has been unveiled at Bankstown Library and Knowledge Centre, in Sydney. Called the Tovertafel, or magic table, it brings interactive games and puzzles to life […]

Posted inCommunity Services

Wallara Disabilty Services recognises 60 years of service 

by Kymberly MartinJuly 5, 2023July 5, 2023

People with intellectual disabilities, have received Lifetime Achievement Awards at a special event hosted by Wallara Disability Services. Some of the recipients have been supported by, and contributed to its […]

Posted inCommunity Services

Vision Australia Albury-Wodonga holding an open day  

by Kymberly MartinJune 14, 2023June 13, 2023

Vision Australia Radio Albury-Wodonga is opening its doors to the public on June 23 for a behind the scenes look of the radio service for the local blind and low […]

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