Last week the disability community was rocked by the news that South Australian disability employment provider Bedford would enter administration, leaving hundreds of people with disability without a job. But […]
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Sunshine Butterflies celebrates 15 years
Sunshine Butterflies is inviting the community to join them in celebrating 15 years of supporting people with disability. They will hold a special Community Open Day on Wednesday 13 August […]
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Are you an inclusive employer? Apply now!
Expressions of interest are open for the Diversity Council Australia (DCA) 2025-2026 Inclusive Employer Index. The Index recognises organisations for their commitment to workplace inclusion. Run in partnership with Diversity […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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New centre supporting the care economy
Unique centre will focus on health and social care.
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Practical steps for diversity at work
As the debate around diversity, equity and inclusion rages on, Diversity Council Australia is tackling it head on with a new report designed to help workplaces effectively collect, interpret, and […]
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Disability sector on TV
National TV program Helping Hands will feature panel discussions on disability support services, advocacy and the NDIS in the coming weeks. The two panel discussions are part of a broader […]
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Disability job boost
The disability employment sector will benefit from a $14.6 million boost to 33 organisations that will receive grants from the $29.5 million Structural Adjustment Fund. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth […]
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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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STEPS launches new programs around Aus
STEPS, a not-for-profit provider of training, employment, and community services, has officially launched its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program in two new locations. The SEE Program was launched […]
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Helping NDIS participants reach their employment goals
Government and industry leaders have come together to launch an innovative training course for people working in the disability sector, with the aim of supporting and guidingNDIS participants across Australia […]