Nearly 750 athletes will be in Launceston, Tasmania in October to compete in the 2022 Special Olympics National Games. Participants will be competing for gold, silver and bronze medals across […]
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University program extended to more graduates with disability
The Australian Network on Disability has broadened the eligibility criteria for its Stepping Into Program that connects university students with disability to employers looking for interns. Currently open to students […]
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Hearing examining abuse against people with disability
The Disability Royal Commission is hearing evidence from people with disability who have experienced various forms of violence and abuse in public places, often at the hands of strangers. An […]
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Preliminary report on NDIS
An early report on the future of the NDIS and proposals to restructure the scheme has been delivered by disability advocate and Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott. Among the […]
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National Awards for Disability Leadership now open
The National Awards for Disability Leadership recognise outstanding achievement or outcomes by people with disability and organisations that have contributed to advancing the status of people with disability. The awards […]
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Curtin University arts students placing disability centre stage
Curtin theatre arts students will star in a reboot of Shakespeare’s play Richard III. This modern rendition put the spotlight on disability representation and inclusion. The play, Teenage Dick, will […]
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TAFE NSW hosting jobs event for disability sector
TAFE NSW Bega is partnering with local organisations to host a special event to highlight growing job opportunities in the local caring industry. Jobs for the Bega Valley will be […]
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Help shape the sound of Vision Australia Radio
Is there a Vision Australia Radio program or podcast you absolutely love? Or maybe you think something is missing on the airwaves? Have your say now in the network’s annual […]
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Faster access to minor home modifications
NDIS participants will have faster, easier access to low-cost, non-structural home modifications costing less than $20,000, intended to simplify the process with less red tape. “The process will be more […]
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Kurt Fearnley to head NDIA
After a lengthy recruitment process, NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced that Paralympian Kurt Fearnley will lead the National Disability Insurance Agency. Also appointed to the board are former Disability […]
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Nova Film Festival previews nationally
It has been full houses all around as the NOVA Short Film Festival put on a national screening program. Over 200 people attended the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival […]
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Golfers with disability taking on King Island courses
Empower Golf founder James Gribble has always wanted to be the first quadriplegic golfer to play at King Island off the Tasmanian north-west coast. Over the last few months, he […]