National training provider Navitas Skilled Futures is encouraging NDIS clients in Western Sydney and the ACT, and volunteer tutors, to sign up for the Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS). The scheme […]
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Have your say in youth survey
Mission Australia is calling on all young people aged 15-19 to have their say in its annual Youth Survey, now in its 22nd year. Said to be the largest survey […]
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Free road safety course for NSW health professionals
Disability health professionals in NSW can apply for free enrolment in a first-of-its-kind training course to improve road safety for children with disabilities and medical conditions. Transport for NSW Community […]
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Early Years Strategy taking shape
A National Summit to discuss the development of an Early Years Strategy that will enable children and families, greater access to quality education, health and care services, was held in […]
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New swimming club for NSW children with disability
The Y NSW, part of the largest youth organisation in the world, and Rainbow Club, a network of social swimming clubs for children with disability, have formed a partnership to […]
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Blind Sports opens online store
A ball for almost every sport is now available from Blind Sports Australia’s new online store. The extensive range of sports equipment on offer such as audible balls in different […]
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It’s ‘T’ time on Physical Disability Awareness Day
Physical Disability Australia (PDA) is launching the inaugural Physical Disability Awareness Day with a virtual DisabiliTEA nationwide event on Sunday February 5. It will bring together people living with physical […]
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On your trike
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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CPActive launches world-first education initiative
Disability advocates launch world-first education campaign.
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Octogenarian riding across Australia for safer streets
Retired WA GP John Stace has ridden across Australia on an e-bike, raising awareness for safer streets. One of the great benefits of modern e-bikes is their capacity to keep […]
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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 […]