A website to help employers and workers address sexual harassment and support them to create a gender inclusive, safe and respectful workplace has been launched. The Respect@Work website, which is […]
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National register for special purpose car seats
Parents of children with disabilities and medical conditions can now access independent safety information about specialised car seats following a world-first crash-testing program. Mobility and Accessibility for Children in Australia […]
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ArtScreen celebrates International Day of People with Disability
Accessible Arts is celebrating International Day of People with Disability with the world premiere of ArtScreen 2022, at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. The presentation will be screening December […]
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Australian-first training program launches in South Australia
An Australian-first innovative training program designed to make healthcare more accessible and inclusive for the deaf or hearing-impaired is being rolled out in one of Adelaide’s key hospital networks. It […]
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Business disAbility awards honour inclusion
It was record breaking night at the recent Business disAbility Awards held in Toowoomba, Queensland. The sold-out gala dinner welcomed 368 guests to the event that recognised people and businesses […]
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Brisbane City Council newsletter for vision impaired
Brisbane City Council has launched an audio version of its Living in Brisbane newsletter which will be welcomed by people who have reading difficulties or are visually impaired, allowing them […]
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Budget 2022 delivers on the NDIS
The Albanese Government is moving in the right direction in getting the NDIS back on track. Among the funding commitments announced in the Budget were increases to strengthen fraud detection […]
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Free disability podcast program launched in 22 languages
A series of podcasts with culturally diverse Australians sharing stories, experiences and advice around living well with disability, has been launched. Speak My Language (Disability) Program is a national initiative […]
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Updated Covid support measures for NDIS participants
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has updated its Covid measures to ensure NDIS participants and providers continue to be supported, reflecting the health risks many people with disability still […]
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All-inclusive community hub hosting fashion event
The One&All creative hub for all abilities is celebrating its first anniversary with an in-house fashion event in November. One&All is said to be unique as Sydney’s only high end, […]
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Hireup Impact Grants Program winners
Hireup, has announced the nine recipients of its inaugural Impact Grants Program, designed to fund activities not covered by a NDIS plan and not just those who use the Hireup […]
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Mental Health Commission & PWDA Webinar
The National Mental Health Commission (NMHC) and People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is bringing Making Connections for Your Mental Health and Wellbeing program (Connections2022) to people living with disability. The […]