It’s been a winning week for Australian Para-athletes in Paris. The Paris Paralympic Games only began a week ago, but Australian athletes have already shown their dominance. We currently sit […]
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Access N Equip Joins Astris PME
Astris PME, a leading Australian provider of scripted Assistive Technology has acquired assistive equipment distributor Access N Equip. Based in Bundaberg, Queensland, Access N Equip distributes top-tier brands such as […]
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NDIS reforms pass Parliament
The Federal government’s NDIS reforms have passed Parliament, after the states agreed to several co-governance changes to the scheme. The changes include: The reform bill then passed Federal Parliament on […]
Posted inTravel
Aviation reforms need “genuine co-design”
The Federal government has released its Aviation White Paper, setting out a series of reforms for the aviation industry. The industry has faced numerous complaints from people with disability about […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Help your child LEAP into their future
Expressions of interest are now open for Vision Australia’s 2025 LEAP program, designed to support young people aged 14 to 18 who are blind or have low vision build they […]
Posted inEmployment
Survey for Deaf and hard of hearing employees
Deaf Connect and Deakin University have partnered on a research project about the experience of Deaf and hard of hearing staff. The project aims to boost employer confidence in hiring Deaf […]
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Have your say on Australia’s Disability Strategy
The Federal government is inviting people to have their say on Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031, with public consultation now open via the DSS Engage website. Easy Read and Auslan versions […]
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NextSense Centre for Innovation opens
A state-of-the-art facility for people with hearing and vision loss has opened in Sydney. Located at Macquarie University it will support research, education and treatment for people with sensory disability. The […]
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Government responds to Disability Royal Commission
After ten months, the Federal government handed down the Commonwealth’s response to the landmark Disability Royal Commission last week. And in a move that has disappointed many in the disability […]
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Government announces NDIS grant funding
The Federal government has announced $5 million in grant funding for regional and diverse NDIS communities. $5 million over two years will be available through The Knowledge and Skill Development […]
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Brain injury conference coming to NZ
A new conference focused on brain injury will bring together people with lived experience, experts and professionals to discuss the latest research, rehabilitation and more. The Traumatic Brain Injury Conference […]
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Champion surfer keynote speaker for Sydney Disability Expo
World champion surfer and Paralympian Matt Formston is the ambassador and keynote speaker for the My Future, My Choice Disability Expo 2024. Diagnosed with macular dystrophy at age five, Formston […]