A new national survey of 1535 families and young people has found nearly 80% believe the government’s Thriving Kids rollout window leaves too little time to prepare, putting vital supports […]
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Keynotes announced for Brain Injury Conference
Two international experts on brain injury rehabilitation will present keynotes at the 2026 Brain Injury Conference. Heading the keynotes are Emeritus Professor John Corrigan and Professor Mark Bayley. Dr Corrigan […]
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Dubai Airports partners with Australian Paralympian
Dubai Airports has enlisted Paralympian Jessica Smith, to support the next phase of inclusive travel at Dubai International Airport. The Paralympian joins disability rights pioneer Fatma Ai Jassim, and Dubai […]
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Intellectual disability health care initiative
UNSW Sydney researchers are leading a five-year project to transform how young Australians with intellectual disability experience health care as they move into adulthood. The ‘My Health Choices My Way’ […]
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Northcott launches Love Rights project
Disability provider Northcott has released free online training and educational resources targeting early intervention to address the early signs of sexual violence towards people with a disability. The Love Rights […]
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New video campaign promotes NDIS Code of Conduct
New educational videos from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission aim to help NDIS providers better understand their obligations under the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Code of Conduct upholds the rights of NDIS participants to access safe […]
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Australia’s first accessible greeting cards hit shelves
Hallmark Cards Australia and Guide Dogs Australia have partnered to create a range of accessible greeting cards for people with low vision or blindness. The practice of giving and receiving […]
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Student-led project leads to online database of NDIS appeals
University of Queensland Law School students working through the university’s Pro Bono Centre have created an online database of NDIS appeals. The NDIS Appeals Database is now available for lawyers appealing decisions for people who […]
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Aspect welcomes noise-cancelling headphone initiative
The Federal government will allow autistic travellers to wear noise-cancelling headphones through airport security screening, in a move that’s been welcomed by Aspect. Autism inclusion experts from Aspect say the […]
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Tax breaks for live-in carers to drive NDIS savings
Using ILAs such as host and homeshare could save the government $260 million over five years if 500 more people each year chose to live in an ILA, rather than […]
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A movement for inclusion, not just transport: Skoot
South Australian start-up SKOOT Community Access is changing what’s possible for people who need safe and reliable transport. Founded by Courtney, Josh, and Natalie Radford in 2024, SKOOT was born […]
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New prices for therapies, but is it enough?
Art and music therapies under the NDIS will continue, after an independent review by Dr Stephen Duckett. The review recognised the benefits of these therapies for participants and made 19 […]