Five students who are blind or vision impaired have received a boost to their studies this week, after receiving a $5,000 grant from Blind Citizens Australia’s (BCA) Hugh Jeffrey scholarship program. Despite […]
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Increase in young people with psychological distress
Increase in young people suffering with psychological distress
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Broncos kicking big goals for disability participants
As part of an inclusive sporting initiative Brisbane Broncos players Darius Boyd and Ali Brigginshaw are helping NDIS participants move from the sidelines to the field to kick their goals. […]
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Deaf Children Australia Inaugural Art Competition
Deaf Children Australia has launched its first art competition relating to the theme, ‘This is Me’ in two categories, Visual and Digital Art. The competition has two age ranges, 12-17 […]
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Nominations open for Disability Leadership Awards
Nominations are open for the National Awards for Disability Leadership. The awards recognise and celebrate the contribution and leadership shown by people with disability and organisations who have contributed to […]
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Abuse risk factors overlooked in people with disability
A Disability Royal Commission report found that further research is needed on protective factors and interventions to protect people with disability from violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation. Researchers, with help […]
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More financial support for Covid vaccination appointments
An expansion of financial payments to providers supporting NDIS participants to attend Covid vaccination appointments is now available. Eligible providers can directly claim up to a fixed price of $150 […]
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New law protects confidential information
New legislation will protect confidential information provided to a Royal Commission beyond the life of the Royal Commission. Amendments to the Royal Commissions Act 1902 were necessary to remove a […]
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Unique QR code for blind and vision impaired
Another helpful tool for the blind or vision impaired has been released by Braille House. This new QR Code tactile indicator allows users to find a QR code for scanning […]
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HESTA disability and community services award winners
The winners of the 2021 HESTA Excellence Awards for organisations and teams working across disability and community services, allied health and aged care have been announced. Professionals were recognised for […]
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Disability Services Australia goes into voluntary administration
One of Australia’s largest disability services providers has entered voluntary administration. The NSW based not-for-profit organisation, Disability Services Australia, has more than 1600 staff and 1500 participants who benefit from […]
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Younger NDIS cohort can access Pfizer vaccine
Younger cohort of NDIS participants can now get Pfizer vaccine.