Lawyer calls for urgent action on the latest NDIS revelations.
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NOVA Focus on Ability Film Festival – NSW winners
The NOVA Focus on Ability Film Festival continues to grow, and the national tour was a huge success, with film makers, stars and supporting schools out in force, screening to […]
Posted inNDIS
Reform needed to protect disability support workers
An urgent overhaul of poorly paid and casual disability support work is needed to ensure the viability of the NDIS and protect participants from substandard care. An Australia Institute’s Centre for […]
Posted inArts
Amateur Art Competition call for entries
The University of Sydney is inviting artists with disability to enter the ‘Dreams and Debuts’ Amateur Art Competition, a platform that illuminates the talents of artists with disabilities. It aspires […]
Posted inEntertainment
Inclusive bar opens in Adelaide
A Port Adelaide hot spot, the Confession bar and nightclub has opened permanently on Friday and Saturday nights, following two successful Fringe Festival pop-ups. Disability advocate, wheelchair user and Confession […]
Posted inBusiness News
Dylan Alcott changing the face of advertising
Dylan Alcott changing the face of advertising
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Pups meet ministers at Parliament House
Vision Australia took Seeing Eye Dog puppies in training to Canberra recently to meet with ministers at Parliament House in the hope of putting an end to dog guide discrimination. […]
Posted inEducation
University students with disability confronted by workplace discrimination
University students with disabilities routinely face discrimination while on work placement, leading to some dropping out or switching career pathways, according to an Australian-first research study. The Deakin University study […]
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Disability sector takes home Australian Good Design Awards
A collection of accessible and inclusive products and solutions were recognised at the 2023 Good Design Awards in a showcase of design and innovation. Cerebral Palsy Alliance won a Good […]
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Spine Tingling Ride crosses the finishing line
It’s taken 61 days over 6000km, raised more than $160,000, all accomplished on a mountain bike ridden across Australia. Andrew Kerec was on a mission…to raise funds for disability services […]
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Nominations closing soon for National Disability Leadership Awards
The National Awards for Disability Leadership are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of people with disability who are making a significant impact in the community. The […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Guide Dogs and Amazon launch education program
Guide Dogs has partnered with Amazon Alexa to launch a new smart home education and installation program, providing smart speakers to people who are blind or have low vision. The voice activated […]