June is Radiothon time for Vision Australia Radio and its asking listeners, and the broader community for support to continue its essential service. The Radiothon is intended to highlight the […]
Category: Community Affairs
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Plumtree launches community project
Plumtree has launched Community & Me, a project to nurture more inclusive community spaces for children. It is part of a national co-designed survey to share family’s experience of going […]
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Independence Australia and Zest Care to unite
Independence Australia and Zest Care Australia will join forces on July 1, a change intended to better serve the interests of people living with disability as a new, unified organisation, […]
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Canon opens Community Grants Program
Canon Oceania has opened entries for its 2022 Grants Program, offering grants across three categories: Community, Education and Environment. A new sub-category has been introduced to the community sector, supporting the […]
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People with disability missing in the disability employment sector
The Disability Leadership Institute has raised the red flag on the employment gap for people with disability. “It is well past time that the disability sector commits to hiring people […]
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Volunteer marks new employment chapter at Mater Hospital
Maren Wiebelskircher was diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome at 35 and had always struggled to find employment until she arrived at Mater Private Hospital Townsville. For the past five years, she […]
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Plumtree launches special library project
Libraries are a hub of learning and hold a special place in the Australian community but not all children with developmental delay or disability have had positive experiences of their […]
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Join Shoalhaven Council’s Youth Advisory Committee
Applications are currently being sought to become members of Shoalhaven City Council’s Youth Advisory Committee. The Committee represents the interests and views of young people, 12-25 years, to Council and the […]