Joondalup not-for-profit, Community Vision, has received two Triobikes, an election commitment from the WA State Government. Built for comfort, accessibility and safety with two 2-point seat belts, the bikes allow […]
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New day centre for adults with disability
Western-Sydney not-for-profit, The Junction Works has opened a state-of-the-art day centre facility in Seven Hills. The new facility can house 120 participants at a time and is an innovative shake-up […]
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Special offer with Puggles Swim online courses
Puggles Swim and Deaf Children Australia are offering online swim courses, developed in partnership with Swim Coaches & Teachers Australia (SCTA) and AUSTSWIM. The aim of the course is to upskill […]
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Ryde Council launches real-time accessible parking
Finding a parking spot in Ryde just got easier for people with disability. Ryde is one of the first councils in New South Wales to launch real-time parking availability for […]
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Australian-first training program launches in South Australia
An Australian-first innovative training program designed to make healthcare more accessible and inclusive for the deaf or hearing-impaired is being rolled out in one of Adelaide’s key hospital networks. It […]
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Brisbane City Council newsletter for vision impaired
Brisbane City Council has launched an audio version of its Living in Brisbane newsletter which will be welcomed by people who have reading difficulties or are visually impaired, allowing them […]
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Free disability podcast program launched in 22 languages
A series of podcasts with culturally diverse Australians sharing stories, experiences and advice around living well with disability, has been launched. Speak My Language (Disability) Program is a national initiative […]
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All-inclusive community hub hosting fashion event
The One&All creative hub for all abilities is celebrating its first anniversary with an in-house fashion event in November. One&All is said to be unique as Sydney’s only high end, […]
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TAFE NSW hosting jobs event for disability sector
TAFE NSW Bega is partnering with local organisations to host a special event to highlight growing job opportunities in the local caring industry. Jobs for the Bega Valley will be […]
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Help shape the sound of Vision Australia Radio
Is there a Vision Australia Radio program or podcast you absolutely love? Or maybe you think something is missing on the airwaves? Have your say now in the network’s annual […]
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Robots deliver to people with motor neurone disease
Assistive technology is being rolled out Mater in Home community health care services, to help Queenslanders with degenerative conditions like motor neurone disease (MND) feed themselves, send emails and texts. […]
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Report highlights need for safer use of medicines
Among the many challenges faced by people with disability is the safety use of medicines. To address this the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has launched it its Medicine Safety […]