Seven prominent Australians have been announced as ambassadors for this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on December 3. Among the group is Chloe Hayden, the first […]
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Consultation opens on review of Disability Services Act
The first major review of the Disability Services Act since 1986 is now open for public consultation. Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said comments on the proposed changes are […]
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Minda comes to the rescue of swim program
South Australia’s largest disability provider Minda, has come to the rescue to deliver the Rapidswim aquatic therapy and learn to swim programs from 2023. Rapidswim has been run by disability […]
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How to get into the action for IDPwD
The 2022 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is December 3, that recognises the 4.4 million Australians with disability. As announced by the United Nations, IDPwD’s theme for 2022 […]
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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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National register for special purpose car seats
Parents of children with disabilities and medical conditions can now access independent safety information about specialised car seats following a world-first crash-testing program. Mobility and Accessibility for Children in Australia […]
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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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Business disAbility awards honour inclusion
It was record breaking night at the recent Business disAbility Awards held in Toowoomba, Queensland. The sold-out gala dinner welcomed 368 guests to the event that recognised people and businesses […]
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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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Hireup Impact Grants Program winners
Hireup, has announced the nine recipients of its inaugural Impact Grants Program, designed to fund activities not covered by a NDIS plan and not just those who use the Hireup […]