Guide Dog NSW/ACT new flagship premises sets a new standard in accessibility and sustainability.
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Posted inEducation
NDIS shakeup an opening for states
State governments need to provide ‘foundational supports’ for schools and early childhood education.
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Landmark cerebral palsy study shows benefits of exercise
Children with cerebral palsy have reported significant gains in cardiovascular fitness and mobility after taking part in a landmark research project led by The University of Queensland, with applications to participate in an expanded trial now open.
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Updated legislation strengthens disability support services
Updated quality and safeguards for people with disability outside the NDIS have been announced, with the new Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023.
Posted inEmployment
Youth accessibility employment opportunities beckon
Not for profit organisation Advocacy WA are currently recruiting young people with disability, aged 15 – 25 in the Shire of Manjimup to train as youth consultants.
Posted inBusiness News
Fitness for everybody in fully inclusive gym
Australia’s first membership-based gym with accessible and inclusive equipment recently opened in Port Adelaide, offering people with disabilities an affordable way to exercise, founded by Shane Hryhorec from Push Mobility.
Posted inEmployment
New job creation enterprise for disability, Indigenous groups
A disability services organisation, an Indigenous construction company and management services group have joined forces to create jobs for those with disability and Indigenous people, in an Australian-first private-sector collaboration.
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Happy Festive Season to all our readers
The Link team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Posted inNDIS
Major changes to NDIS participant pricing
Australian Government calls time on ‘wedding tax,’ so people with disability will no longer be paying jacked up prices for essential services, supports and equipment.
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Families campaign to make child transport safer
New research into the transport experiences of Australian children with disabilities and their families has revealed systemic issues leaving them feeling unsafe, excluded and isolated.
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Australian Assists driving inclusion globally
Australia Assists Program is deploying people with disability who have been trained for disaster and preparedness in a humanitarian crisis.
Posted inEntertainment
Paralympian sweetens up Wonka preview night
At the opening night of the film Wonka in Brisbane guests enjoyed ‘choctails’ created by chocolatier and Paralympian Gerrard Gosens.