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A disabled sign with a white symbol of a person in a wheelchair, underneath a wooden gavel.
Posted inLegal News

Have your say on NSW’s anti-discrimination laws

by daniellekJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025

You can help create a more inclusive NSW, with the the NSW Law Reform Commission (NSWLRC) inviting feedback as part of its review of the Anti-Discrimination Act (ADA). The NSWLRC […]

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Posted inEducation

STEPS names Melissa Doyle AM as Pathways College Ambassador

by daniellekJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025

STEPS Pathways College has officially named celebrated journalist, television personality, and advocate Melissa Doyle as its Ambassador. In her role, Doyle will raise national awareness of STEPS Pathways College, an educational […]

A large wheelchair accessible swing at a beachside park in the sun, with two people using the swing, one in a wheelchair.
Posted inDisability Inclusion

Queensland’s first public We-Go-Swing opens

by daniellekJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025

The City of Moreton Bay is now home to Queensland’s first public We-Go-Swing. The We-Go-Swing is an inclusive, wheelchair accessible swing for people to enjoy side-by-side with other users, for […]

Two para dancers, one a young woman in a sparkly navy dress in a wheelchair, and a young man dressed in black who is standing up, dance together while a crowd watches.
Posted inSpecial Events

Para Dance a celebration of inclusion, talent and joy

by daniellekJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025

This piece has been written by junior Para Dancer, Siria Lochrie On Sunday, 1 June 2025, Para and Ability Dance WA hosted the 2025 Perth Para Dance Sport Competition at […]

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Posted inArts

Creating Out Loud enhances accessibility for artists

by daniellekJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

A new Easy Read guide is helping artists with low literacy or intellectual disability to develop their leadership skills. Created by University of Queensland researchers with Down syndrome, the Creating […]

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Posted inCommunity News

InnovAITion is the key

by daniellekJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

A new program by Muscular Dystrophy Australia (MDA) is providing practical support for young people with neuromuscular conditions. MDA InnovAITe is a tailored program that guides participants to design a […]

A lady in a blue blazer with short white hair stands behind a man in a black blazer in a wheelchair, in front of a blue wall that says Neuromoves
Posted inInnovative Therapies

World-first therapy for West Australians with spinal injuries

by daniellekJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

A groundbreaking new therapy offers West Australians living with paralysis the chance of regaining significant movement and independence. SpinalCure Australia has just opened the state’s first clinical trial site for […]

A smiling lady wearing a frilly orange and pink outfit, on a beige background with text saying her name Emma Memma. She has read hair with two pink and yellow butterflies in it.
Posted inSpecial Events

Emma Memma joins Playgroup NSW

by daniellekJune 10, 2025

Ahead of the inaugural International Day of Play, popular children’s entertainer Emma Memma is joining Playgroup NSW as an official ambassador. Their 3-year partnership will shine a spotlight on the […]

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Posted inInnovative Therapies

Dance program aims to boost outcomes for autistic children

by daniellekJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Monash University researchers are recruiting autistic children to trial a new dance program. AllPlay Dance is led by Monash University and is a community-based program that focuses on enabling children […]

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Posted inBusiness News

Libraries as Community Connectors to continue

by daniellekJune 2, 2025June 2, 2025

The Libraries as Community Connectors provides free online training and resources for Australian public libraries to create inclusive library environments. Federal funding for the program has recently been extended for […]

A small figurine of a person in a wheelchair, on top of a pile of banknotes and coins.
Posted inNews

Penalties for Bedshed for misleading customers on NDIS

by daniellekMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Consumer watchdog the ACCC says bedding retailer Bedshed Franchising Pty Ltd has paid $39,600 in penalties for false or misleading claims. The ACCC alleges that Bedshed advertised on its website […]

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Posted inBusiness News

Guidelines harness the skills of volunteers with disability

by daniellekMay 21, 2025May 21, 2025

This week, the NSW Government has launched a set of guidelines to make the volunteering sector more inclusive for people with disability. The new NSW Disability Inclusion Volunteering Guidelines, launched […]

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