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A smiling lady wearing a frilly orange and pink outfit, on a beige background with text saying her name Emma Memma. She has read hair with two pink and yellow butterflies in it.
Posted inSpecial Events

Emma Memma joins Playgroup NSW

by daniellekJune 10, 2025

Ahead of the inaugural International Day of Play, popular children’s entertainer Emma Memma is joining Playgroup NSW as an official ambassador. Their 3-year partnership will shine a spotlight on the […]

A young woman in a colourful floral shirt and blue overalls smiles in a selfie. She has brown shoulder length hair.
Posted inDisability Resources

New online hub to support disabled young people

by daniellekJune 10, 2025June 11, 2025

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 […]

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Posted inInnovative Therapies

Dance program aims to boost outcomes for autistic children

by daniellekJune 10, 2025June 10, 2025

Monash University researchers are recruiting autistic children to trial a new dance program. AllPlay Dance is led by Monash University and is a community-based program that focuses on enabling children […]

The cast of My Eyes poses at the premiere. They are all dressed up nicely and smiling.
Posted inArts

My Eyes – a film for all

by daniellekJune 3, 2025June 4, 2025

Inspired by true events and led by actor/writer/producer Tsu Shan Chambers, new Australian film My Eyes spotlights the journey of a mother determined to save her daughter’s eyesight—and the broader […]

A group of people, men and women, some with visible disabilities and all dressed up nicely, stand together smiling excitedly at last year's Focus on Ability Film Festival.
Posted inArts

Focus on Ability Film Festival calls for entries

by daniellekJune 3, 2025June 4, 2025

The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is returning for its 17th consecutive year in 2025 and is now open for entries. The global film festival showcases the incredible talents […]

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Posted inLegal News

Thermomix parent responds to penalties over NDIS endorsement

by daniellekJune 2, 2025June 4, 2025

Vorwerk Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Thermomix in Australia, has paid $79,200 in penalties after the ACCC issued it with four infringement notices. The notices alleged Thermomix made false or […]

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Posted inBusiness News

Libraries as Community Connectors to continue

by daniellekJune 2, 2025June 2, 2025

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 […]

Jordon Steele-John, a senator, a young man with short dark hair and a neat beard, sitting in front of trees. He is smiling warmly. He has glasses.
Posted inDisability Inclusion

ADHD national action needed: Greens

by daniellekMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

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 […]

Jenny McAllister, a middle-aged woman with short brown hair, stands on stage behind a lectern. She is speaking. She is wearing a grey blazer.
Posted inNews

Minister promises collaboration in first major speech

by daniellekMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Australia’s new Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme, Jenny McAllister, says she is trying “not to waste a single day” as she adjusts to her portfolio.  The Minister was […]

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Posted inNews

Penalties for Bedshed for misleading customers on NDIS

by daniellekMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Consumer watchdog the ACCC says bedding retailer Bedshed Franchising Pty Ltd has paid $39,600 in penalties for false or misleading claims. The ACCC alleges that Bedshed advertised on its website […]

Posted inAwards

Breaking News – ATSA Award Winners 2025

by Kymberly MartinMay 21, 2025

Supplier/ Manufacturer of the Year – Unicare Health. Innovative Product – Voiceitt. Dealer of the Year – Country Care Group. Commitment to Excellence – Pearl Chan. Industry Person of the […]

We see a wheelchair up close from the side. We can see a person's hand holding the wheel. The foreground is glowing like a sunset.
Posted inNews

Kalogon expands, signs agreement with Paragon Mobility

by daniellekMay 21, 2025June 3, 2025

Smart seating provider Kalogon is expanding into the Australian market through an exclusive distribution partnership with Paragon Mobility. Under the agreement, Paragon will serve as the exclusive dealer of Booster […]

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