The NDIS is helping people with cerebral palsy lead more independent lives, according to a new report. There are 34,000 Australians with cerebral palsy and 17,334 are active NDIS participants. […]
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Blind and low vision tennis debuts at the Australian Open
Tennis fans will have the chance to see the sport in a new light on January 24 when the Australian Open celebrates its inaugural All Abilities Day in Melbourne, with […]
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New standards to improve supported accommodation
Plans to improve the living standards for people living in supported accommodation has been announced by the Australian Government. It follows a NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission Inquiry that investigated […]
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Submissions callout for Sydney Film Festival
Entries are open for the 2023 Sydney Film Festival that presents a diverse slate of features, documentaries and short films from Australia and around the world. Among them is the […]
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Sargood Foundation announces Accommodation Grants Scheme
A resort in Sydney is offering accommodation grants for people living with a catastrophic spinal injury the experience of special respite care. Sargood on Collaroy located on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, […]
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Another funding boost for the disability community
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has delivered an additional $1.4 million for Disability Representative and Carers Organisations (DRCOs) to support co-design activities. NDIS Minister Bill Shorten said resourcing DRCOs […]
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Government signs off on disability employment pilot
The Albanese Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Business Council of Australia to implement a disability employment pilot intended to improve employment opportunities for people with disability. […]
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CES unveils new accessible technologies
A controller for gamers, beauty innovations, a wearable device and braille tablet for people with vision loss, a and a smart pillow, were a selection of new technology unveiled for […]
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Have your say on Disability Employment Services
A discussion paper on the proposed Disability Employment Services Quality Framework, that puts people with disability at the centre of the services they receive, is now available for public consultation. […]
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On your trike
Joondalup not-for-profit, Community Vision, has received two Triobikes, an election commitment from the WA State Government. Built for comfort, accessibility and safety with two 2-point seat belts, the bikes allow […]
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Mable opens community grants program
Applications for a Mable Community Grant is open until January 31, 2023 for projects or initiatives that create an inclusive society for people with disability or older Australians. Grants are […]
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New day centre for adults with disability
Western-Sydney not-for-profit, The Junction Works has opened a state-of-the-art day centre facility in Seven Hills. The new facility can house 120 participants at a time and is an innovative shake-up […]