It’s well documented that people with autism face challenges in accessing healthcare. Things like the sensory environment of a doctor’s waiting room, difficulty identifying and reporting on symptoms and feelings […]
Category: Disability Inclusion
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Government commits to Accessible Australia
Many outdoor spaces are inaccessible for people with disability and high support needs. But the Federal government hopes to change that with a new initiative called Accessible Australia. This week […]
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New course in beach accessibility
A new micro-credential in beach accessibility aims to create safe and inclusive beach experiences for people with disability. CQUniversity’s U-BEACH Introduction to Beach Accessibility micro-credential is the first of its kind, and provides […]
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AFDO looks for lived experience
Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is on the hunt for Lived Experience Team Members to work on its Disability Quality and Safeguarding Project. The organisation recognises how important it […]
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Ideas sought for First Nations disability forum
The Department of Social Services is seeking community views on the establishment of a forum of governments and First Nations people with disability to work together on improving services and […]
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Giving Deaf students a voice in higher ed
Staff at Charles Sturt University are learning Auslan to provide a more inclusive student experience for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. It’s thanks to a partnership with TAFE […]
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Better beach accessibility in South Australia
The South Australian government has provided further funding to help expand Estara‘s beach access program. The program, which has run for the past three summers, is offering six supported beach […]
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Government extends National Early Childhood Program
The Federal government will extend the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) with an extra $10 million in funding. Autism Queensland and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) will each receive an […]
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Australia updates its Disability Strategy
Updates to Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 will see a greater focus on addressing homelessness and housing issues amongst people with disability. The updated strategy was released late on Tuesday, and […]
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City of Canada Bay opens first Changing Places facility
The City of Canada Bay marked International Day of People with Disability in December with the opening of its first Changing Places facility at Majors Bay Reserve, Concord. Designed for people with high support […]
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NSW Parliament is Sunflower ready
NSW the first Parliament to adopt Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme.
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Report shows businesses how to hire people with disability
The unemployment rate for people with disability has remained virtually unchanged for thirty years – but a new report challenges businesses to do better. Produced by not-for-profit SSI, the Pathways […]