Children and Young People with Disability Australia is looking for real families of young children who want to be part of its latest project. The organisation is in the process […]
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Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Expanded listing for life-changing cystic fibrosis treatment
The PBS listing for Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) will be expanded from 1 July 2025, Health Minister Mark Butler has announced. Patients, including children, diagnosed with rarer mutations of cystic […]
Posted inNDIS
Therapy pricing changes anger community
This year’s NDIS Annual Pricing Review recommends price changes for various types of therapy. The change has angered many in the disability community and sparked another crisis for the beleaguered […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Deafblind advocates to yarn bomb politicians
A group of deafblind Australians, service, community and research organisations will meet with key Victorian politicians on Thursday 19 June to discuss introducing a standardised level of care from hospitals […]
Posted inCommunity News
InnovAITion is the key
A new program by Muscular Dystrophy Australia (MDA) is providing practical support for young people with neuromuscular conditions. MDA InnovAITe is a tailored program that guides participants to design a […]
Posted inSpecial Events
Emma Memma joins Playgroup NSW
Ahead of the inaugural International Day of Play, popular children’s entertainer Emma Memma is joining Playgroup NSW as an official ambassador. Their 3-year partnership will shine a spotlight on the […]
Posted inDisability Resources
New online hub to support disabled young people
Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) has taken the lead in addressing the unique barriers that disabled young people face when speaking up, by creating a new resource hub to support […]
Posted inInnovative Therapies
Dance program aims to boost outcomes for autistic children
Monash University researchers are recruiting autistic children to trial a new dance program. AllPlay Dance is led by Monash University and is a community-based program that focuses on enabling children […]
Posted inArts
My Eyes – a film for all
Inspired by true events and led by actor/writer/producer Tsu Shan Chambers, new Australian film My Eyes spotlights the journey of a mother determined to save her daughter’s eyesight—and the broader […]
Posted inArts
Focus on Ability Film Festival calls for entries
The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is returning for its 17th consecutive year in 2025 and is now open for entries. The global film festival showcases the incredible talents […]
Posted inLegal News
Thermomix parent responds to penalties over NDIS endorsement
Vorwerk Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Thermomix in Australia, has paid $79,200 in penalties after the ACCC issued it with four infringement notices. The notices alleged Thermomix made false or […]
Posted inBusiness News
Libraries as Community Connectors to continue
The Libraries as Community Connectors provides free online training and resources for Australian public libraries to create inclusive library environments. Federal funding for the program has recently been extended for […]