Australasia’s first biobank to develop genetic therapies for hearing loss will soon be headquartered in WA. Ear Science Institute Australia is set to develop the Australasian Hearing Registry and Biobank […]
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Australia updates its Disability Strategy
Updates to Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 will see a greater focus on addressing homelessness and housing issues amongst people with disability. The updated strategy was released late on Tuesday, and […]
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Privacy and security in focus at webinar
People with Disability Australia will hold a webinar next month focused on the privacy and security of digital health tools like My Health Record. Participants will learn how to adjust […]
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Changing of the guard: new NDIS Minister announced
Bill Shorten’s replacement as NDIS Minister has been announced. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has now taken up the position, after Shorten’s departure this week to serve as Vice-Chancellor of […]
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First Nations NDIS strategy launched
The Federal government’s new First Nations-focused NDIS strategy promises culturally safe and accessible support. The NDIS First Nations Strategy 2025-2030 was released just days after the government’s first National Autism […]
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People with disability guiding NDIS reform
Respected disability advocates El Gibbs and Dougie Herd have been appointed as the two co-chairs of the newly formed NDIS Reform Advisory Committee. Announcing the appointments, outgoing NDIS Minister Bill […]
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City of Canada Bay opens first Changing Places facility
The City of Canada Bay marked International Day of People with Disability in December with the opening of its first Changing Places facility at Majors Bay Reserve, Concord. Designed for people with high support […]
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Autistic teens to get AI training
Autistic teenagers in Western Australia will get the chance to use AI to improve their education, employment and social engagement, thanks to a Federal government grant. The project aims to […]
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National autism strategy revealed
The Federal government has just launched Australia’s first National Autism Strategy and an associated Action Plan. Together, the documents aim to improve inclusion, support and life outcomes for Australians on […]
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International keynote for Traumatic Brain Injury NZ conference
Holly Kostrzewski has not let a traumatic brain injury from a motor vehicle accident hold her back. Drawing on her lived experience, she will deliver the keynote at the first […]
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Co-design change with CYDA
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is seeking expressions of interest for its new project, Take Charge of Change. The project aims to help CYDA’s community with the […]
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The year in disability
To say it’s been a busy year for disability policy is, frankly, an understatement. Much of what took place this year was expected, but there were a few surprises too. […]