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A woman in a wheelchair raises her arms in joy. We see her from the back. She is on a path in a garden.
Posted inDisability Inclusion

Government commits to Accessible Australia

by daniellekFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Many outdoor spaces are inaccessible for people with disability and high support needs. But the Federal government hopes to change that with a new initiative called Accessible Australia. This week […]

Wooden ornaments of people in wheelchairs next to a jar and stacks of coins, sitting on a table with a green background.
Posted inBusiness News

New financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers

by daniellekFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

An upcoming free webinar will explore a series of new financial literacy resources for NDIS self-managers. These practical and accessible tools will help self-managers develop their confidence in financial literacy. […]

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Posted inDisability Inclusion

AFDO looks for lived experience

by daniellekFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is on the hunt for Lived Experience Team Members to work on its Disability Quality and Safeguarding Project. The organisation recognises how important it […]

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Posted inNews

Feedback needed from autism community

by daniellekFebruary 18, 2025February 19, 2025

Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) has released its national survey – its first in 10 years. The peak body is seeking feedback from parents and carers of children and young adults on the autism spectrum on […]

A team of Paradancers, men and women, some in wheelchairs, behind an Australian flag and in front of banners about the para dancers competition.
Posted inDisability Sports

Australian Para Dancers on the international stage

by daniellekFebruary 18, 2025February 19, 2025

Australia’s best will take their place on the international stage next month, with a team of Para Dancers competing in the Hong Kong Para Dance International Sport Competition. This World […]

The Australian Aboriginal or First Nations flag, with a red bottom half, black top half and yellow circle in the middle
Posted inDisability Royal Commisssion

Ideas sought for First Nations disability forum

by daniellekFebruary 18, 2025February 18, 2025

The Department of Social Services is seeking community views on the establishment of a forum of governments and First Nations people with disability to work together on improving services and […]

An elderly man and woman stand next to each other in front of a wooden staircase. They are both dressed in dark colours. The man has black glasses on and the lady has blonde hair. They are smiling.
Posted inNews

New patrons for Variety WA

by daniellekFebruary 18, 2025February 19, 2025

Variety – the Children’s Charity of Western Australia, has announced two new patrons: Christopher Dawson and his wife Darrilyn Dawson. Dawson is the 34th governor of Western Australia. CEO Chris […]

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 inAssistive Technology

ARATA launches micro-credential

by daniellekFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

ARATA will launch its codesigned micro-credential at its next free member event this month. The micro credential is on the Good Practice Steps of Assistive Technology Provision. Also at the event, […]

A group of people, including men and women, in front of the blue STEPS banner, all smiling.
Posted inEmployment

STEPS launches new programs around Aus

by daniellekFebruary 11, 2025February 12, 2025

STEPS, a not-for-profit provider of training, employment, and community services, has officially launched its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program in two new locations. The SEE Program was launched […]

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Posted inEducation

Giving Deaf students a voice in higher ed

by daniellekFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Staff at Charles Sturt University are learning Auslan to provide a more inclusive student experience for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. It’s thanks to a partnership with TAFE […]

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Posted inDisability Inclusion

Government extends National Early Childhood Program

by daniellekFebruary 4, 2025February 4, 2025

The Federal government will extend the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) with an extra $10 million in funding. Autism Queensland and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) will each receive an […]

A graphic of people dressed in professional clothing and carrying suitcases, including a person in a wheelchair.
Posted inEmployment

Helping NDIS participants reach their employment goals

by daniellekFebruary 4, 2025February 5, 2025

Government and industry leaders have come together to launch an innovative training course for people working in the disability sector, with the aim of supporting and guidingNDIS participants across Australia […]

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