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Posted inTraining

Psychotropic medication training for support workers

by daniellekJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

The University of Canberra has been awarded $1.87 million to develop a national training program for disability support workers in the use of psychotropic medications for people with intellectual and […]

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Posted inEntertainment

BullyBully brings big questions to Opera House stage

by daniellekJuly 2, 2025July 9, 2025

Arriving at the Sydney Opera House from July 6-12 is BullyBully, an insightful show for ages 3+ that tackles big questions through clowning, physical comedy and laugh-out-loud mayhem. The show is […]

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Posted inHealth & Wellbeing

Australia’s first pregnancy hub for autistic people launches

by daniellekJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025

Autistic people are often missing from conversations about pregnancy and parenthood – but the launch of a new hub aims to put them front and centre. Peak body Aspect (Autism […]

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Posted inArts

Creating Out Loud enhances accessibility for artists

by daniellekJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

A new Easy Read guide is helping artists with low literacy or intellectual disability to develop their leadership skills. Created by University of Queensland researchers with Down syndrome, the Creating […]

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Posted inNDIS

Have your say on NDIS support rules

by daniellekJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

It has been almost a year since the NDIA introduced the NDIS Supports rules , including NDIS Support lists. The Federal Government is currently reviewing the NDIS Supports rules and asking for feedback from […]

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Posted inNews

Take part in a photoshoot for CYDA!

by daniellekJune 24, 2025June 24, 2025

Children and Young People with Disability Australia is looking for real families of young children who want to be part of its latest project. The organisation is in the process […]

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Posted inHealth & Wellbeing

Expanded listing for life-changing cystic fibrosis treatment

by daniellekJune 24, 2025June 25, 2025

The PBS listing for Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) will be expanded from 1 July 2025, Health Minister Mark Butler has announced. Patients, including children, diagnosed with rarer mutations of cystic […]

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Posted inNDIS

Therapy pricing changes anger community

by daniellekJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

This year’s NDIS Annual Pricing Review recommends price changes for various types of therapy. The change has angered many in the disability community and sparked another crisis for the beleaguered […]

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Posted inHealth & Wellbeing

Deafblind advocates to yarn bomb politicians

by daniellekJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

A group of deafblind Australians, service, community and research organisations will meet with key Victorian politicians on Thursday 19 June to discuss introducing a standardised level of care from hospitals […]

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Posted inCommunity News

InnovAITion is the key

by daniellekJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

A new program by Muscular Dystrophy Australia (MDA) is providing practical support for young people with neuromuscular conditions. MDA InnovAITe is a tailored program that guides participants to design a […]

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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 […]

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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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