Students who are gifted or disadvantaged, including those with disability will have an opportunity to attend selective high schools in NSW. It follows a review by the NSW Education Department […]
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Changing Places, changing lives for people with disability
It started as a national campaign in 2015, and Changing Places, a project that delivered bathrooms with a tracking hoist system, height-adjustable changing tables and lots of space in public […]
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HESTA call-out for Excellence Awards
Nominations for the 2022 HESTA Excellence Award for professionals in the disability, allied health, community services and aged care are now open for both Outstanding Organisation and Team Excellence categories. […]
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National Deafblind wraps its first conference in six years
Professional collaborations, learning outcomes, educational opportunities and building connections within the deafblind community were highlighted at the 11th National Deafblind Conference held recently in Fremantle, Western Australia. The theme of […]
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Hearing examining NDIS barriers for First Nations people
The Disability Royal Commission has commenced hearing the operation of the National Disability Insurance Scheme in remote communities. Public hearing 25 will explore key barriers to accessing the NDIS and […]
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Specialist Disability Housing ‘unearthed’ in Albury
Specialist Disability Accommodation provider, Good Housing and Disability Support provider Northcott have announced plans for a new development in Lavington, Albury. The proposed purpose-built property, called River Gum, has been […]
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People with brain injury over-represented in justice system
Research has showed that 38 per cent of young people in Victorian courts present with cognitive difficulties that impact daily functioning, with current practices described as ‘dangerous, ineffective, unnecessary, wasteful […]
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Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation nominations open
Nominations have opened for the 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards, that recognise the achievements of sportspeople with disability, coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers. Entrants are nominated by state […]
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Getting the NDIS ‘back on track’
While there are positive aspects around the NDIS, communication between the National Disability Insurance Agency, services providers, advocates, carers and people with disability was not happening as it should, according […]
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New disability resourcing model for Queensland state schools
Dedicated support for an extra 30,000 students with disability will be part of a new resource model for Queensland state schools, that will be phased in over 2023 and 2024. […]
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Humour at the heart of SA disability campaign
A South Australian Government disability inclusion campaign is asking the community to see the ‘person’ before the ‘disability’. It is intended to remind the community of the diversity of tastes […]
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Straws exempt from plastics ban for disability use
People who need to use plastic straws for disability or medical reasons, and suppliers who provide or sell them in NSW will still be able to do so after the […]