New national clinical guidelines and a model of care specific to Australia and New Zealand are set to change treatment of concussion and mild traumatic brain injury. University of Queensland […]
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Grants to improve disability inclusion
More than two dozen organisations have been selected to share in $18.3 million in funding from the Federal government to support inclusion initiatives. The funding, from the Inclusion and Accessibility Fund, has […]
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Invisible barriers preventing psychosocial NDIS access: report
The Australian Psychosocial Alliance is warning about the consequences of a decline in people with mental health-related disabilities on the NDIS. Labelling the decline “dramatic”, the Alliance said it’s putting […]
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Call for guaranteed dietetic support for kids
Dietitians Australia is urging the Federal Government to guarantee dietetic support for neurodivergent children at risk of severe eating challenges. The advocacy body wants the government to ensure children with […]
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Showcase your talent in art exhibition
Georges River Council is inviting local artists with disability to join “Georges River Reframed: International Day of People with Disability Art Exhibition.” The exhibition, which will launch on 3 December […]
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PWDA reports back on Joint Standing Committee
Representatives of People with Disability Australia (PWDA) have promoted the issues that matter to the community at a recent meeting of the Joint Standing Committee on the NDIS. Acting CEO […]
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Calls to change attitudes towards disability
Young people want disability to stop being seen as something that needs to be ‘fixed’, new Australian Catholic University (ACU) research shows. The study, of 39 people aged 16 to […]
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New disability arts archive now open to explore
Australia now has a dedicated national archive celebrating the history and impact of Disability Arts. Disability Arts History Australia is a landmark digital resource documenting five decades of creativity, advocacy and cultural change led by d/Deaf, […]
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Guide Dogs condemns harmful social media trend
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is calling out a new social media trend as harmful and disturbing, because it mocks blindness. Trending hashtags like #BlindChallenge and #BlindKidChallenge encourage parents to film their […]
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Panel discussion on Auracast
Danish audio equipment specialist Jabra held a panel discussion on the latest innovations in Bluetooth technology for the hearing impaired, at the Integrate AV exhibition in Sydney. It showcased Auracast […]
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STEPS Garden Centre Harvest Day to open to visitors
This weekend, STEPS Garden Centre will throw open its doors for its free Harvest Day. From 8.30-4pm this Saturday 25 October, the Harvest Day will bring the Sunshine Coast community together […]
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Becoming a better ally this White Cane Day
This International White Cane Day, Guide Dogs is calling on all Australians to become allies for the thousands of Australians who use a white cane. The organisation says White Cane […]