Autistic people are often missing from conversations about pregnancy and parenthood – but the launch of a new hub aims to put them front and centre. Peak body Aspect (Autism […]
Category: Disability Inclusion
Posted inArts
Creating Out Loud enhances accessibility for artists
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 […]
Posted inNDIS
Have your say on NDIS support rules
It has been almost a year since the NDIA introduced the NDIS Supports rules , including NDIS Support lists. The Federal Government is currently reviewing the NDIS Supports rules and asking for feedback from […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Calls for standardised care for Deafblind patients
Six leading Deafblind service, advocacy and community organisations have joined forces to call for a standardised level of healthcare for Deafblind patients. As part of Deafblind Awareness Week, members and […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Deafblind advocates to yarn bomb politicians
A group of deafblind Australians, service, community and research organisations will meet with key Victorian politicians on Thursday 19 June to discuss introducing a standardised level of care from hospitals […]
Posted inCommunity News
InnovAITion is the key
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 […]
Posted inDisability Resources
New online hub to support disabled young people
Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) has taken the lead in addressing the unique barriers that disabled young people face when speaking up, by creating a new resource hub to support […]
Posted inEmployment
National survey on workplace neurodiversity data now open
Members of the neurodivergent community are invited to have their say on the world of work through a new survey. Diversity Council Australia (DCA), in partnership with Amaze, is asking […]
Posted inBusiness News
Libraries as Community Connectors to continue
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 […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
ADHD national action needed: Greens
Senator Jordon Steele-John, Federal Greens spokesperson on Health, Mental Health and Disability Services, has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s plans for ADHD management. The State government has announced it […]
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Inclusive TAFE initiative in Geelong
Victoria’s Minister for Skills and TAFE has dropped in to The Gordon TAFE’s East Geelong campus to announce funding for inclusive education. Minister Gayle Tierney announced the State government would put […]
Posted inBusiness News
Guidelines harness the skills of volunteers with disability
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 […]