Occupational Therapy Australia (OTA) is investing in a Workforce Development Project to address the significant workforce challenges facing the occupational therapy profession. The project will deliver a plan focused on […]
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Diversity takes centre stage at Disability Leadership Summit
The inaugural Disability Leadership Summit stood out for its lineup of inspiring speakers who not only shared their personal journeys of survival but delivered on the opportunities to change the […]
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Victoria delivering more accessible changing places
The Victorian Government has announced $2.3 million in funding for 13 new Changing Places facilities across Victoria with four of these facilities co-funded by the Commonwealth Government. Each Changing Place […]
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Disability Advocacy Services gets funding hike
Access to disability advocacy services, particularly for First Nations people, will benefit from a $4.5 million in funding that includes a capacity boost to the Disability Advocacy Support Helpline. The […]
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Vision Australia Albury-Wodonga holding an open day
Vision Australia Radio Albury-Wodonga is opening its doors to the public on June 23 for a behind the scenes look of the radio service for the local blind and low […]
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Westpac rolls out accessible credit cards
Westpac is launching a new suite of credit, debit and pre-paid cards designed to make payments more accessible for blind or low vision customers. The cards incorporate new accessibility elements, […]
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Feedback wanted on new train platform ramp
La Trobe University is calling for comment on a train platform ramp that allows people in a wheelchair to board and exit a train without assistance. The gap between a […]
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Independence and autonomy highlighted at ATSA Perth Expo
“Innovative products to assist people with disabilities in ways never before thought possible” – that’s how one visitor described the offerings at this year’s ATSA Independent Living Expo in Perth. […]
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First on-campus autism centre opens in Victoria
Australia’s first on-campus community centre for autistic adults has opened, following a collaboration between Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) and Victoria University (VU). The new centre offers services for autistic adults […]
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First volunteer online toolkit for people with disability
An Australian first online toolkit, co-designed by people with disability, to improve inclusive and accessible volunteering opportunities, is now live and free to access. The new resource comprises a one-stop […]
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Festival debuts six films from people with disability
The Sydney Film Festival is screening the seventh year of its Screenability program, comprising films created by filmmakers living with disability. Six works will screen in the program including SXSW Grand […]
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New community centre honours disability advocate
The Salthouse Community Centre, named after disability advocate Sue Salthouse, has opened in Haigh Park, Canberra. The single-level centre has a focus on inclusivity in line in line with Sue […]