The number of ‘highly excluded’ Australians with access to digital technology has declined but remains substantial, according to new data from the Australian Digital Inclusion Index. The Index measures digital […]
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance launches pilot program supporting changemakers
An innovative pilot program designed to empower a new generation of disability advocates has been unveiled by Cerebral Palsy Alliance. The 12-week program, CPActive Young Changemakers, open to all people […]
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Extended Families community program moves into new areas
Victorian based group Extended Families is launching a new program and expanding its services in Melbourne’s Southern Region to include Greater Dandenong, Casey and surrounding areas. The new program, ‘Tham […]
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Aspect Central Coast Senior College opens new facilities
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has opened new facilities at its Central Coast Senior College in Terrigal, on the NSW Central Coast. The school has refurbished all existing classrooms and added […]
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Café serves up intergenerational fun for disability trainees
A unique social enterprise café on Victoria’s surf coast has become a thriving community hub for aged care residents, trainees with disability, and young customers. Star Café opened in December […]
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Immersion therapy coming to a pool near you
Immersion therapy, where those with disability or injury can improve movement through immersion in water using scuba gear is expanding nationally, following a deal between Belgravia Leisure and Determined2. Previously, […]
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Cockburn Council implements Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
Cockburn City Council in Western Australia has adopted its 2023-2028 Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP), that includes the expansion of the city’s current employment and training pathways for people […]
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Disability project delivering automotive training to young people
Disability care provider Focus Care Adelaide has launched Project Shed, giving those with disability the opportunity to acquire real-time automotive transferable skills. The purpose-built training facility, comprises a fully operational […]
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Canon launches biggest ever grants program
Submissions are now open for the Canon Oceania 2023 Grants program that offers a grant pool of $50,000, that celebrates the company’s 50th year in Australia. Canon recognise three category […]
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New community centre honours disability advocate
The Salthouse Community Centre, named after disability advocate Sue Salthouse, has opened in Haigh Park, Canberra. The single-level centre has a focus on inclusivity in line in line with Sue […]
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Local ‘Bats’ man a champion volunteer
Vision-impaired cricket fan, Queenslander Paul Szep is a fulltime volunteer for Blind Bats, a charity based at Morayfield, for sighted and vision-impaired people of all ages. Szep has spent the […]
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Project reveals issues facing those using motorised devices
A research team from the University of Wollongong Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, recently completed a project, in collaboration with the Assistive Technology Suppliers Australia (ATSA), to […]