The Federal Government is launching a pilot news program – Auslan90 – for the Deaf community, delivered in partnership with Deaf Connect and SBS. The Auslan90 pilot will include daily […]
Category: Disability Inclusion
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Applications now open to join Disability Council NSW
Recruitment is now underway for six positions on the Disability Council NSW, the official advisory group to the NSW Government on issues related to disability. People with lived experience of […]
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Funding for new Changing Places
The Federal government is providing $3.7 million to build another 31 Changing Places accessible bathroom facilities. The Commonwealth is partnering with the states and territories to fund 40 to 50 […]
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Finding dignity in risk
Paul Pritchard is no stranger to taking risks. A professional mountaineer, he’s scaled towers and columns of rocks that would have many of us quaking at the bottom, all over […]
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New employment pathways for people with disability
The Federal government is injecting up to $14.7 million into the second round of grants under the Structural Adjustment Fund, to boost training and skills for people with intellectual disability […]
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WA needs feedback on draft Disability Plan
The Western Australian state government is calling for feedback on its draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2024–29. The plan will promote access and inclusion for people with disability in […]
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Disability advocates speak at UN conference
Children & Young People with Disability delegates share insights in New York.
Posted inCommunity Services
Optus joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program
Optus supports program with employee training and store updates.
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New resources promote sport for the deaf community
Deaf Children Australia launches game-changing video programs.
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Australian disability delegation attend United Nations Conference
Australians share their experiences at UN Convention in New York.
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Move to get more GPs involved in the NDIS
GPs push to have more input with the NDIS planning process.
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Update on Royal Commission reforms
Government releases progress report on disability reforms.