For close to a decade, Nathan Basha, pictured, has dedicated a great deal of his time, energy and passion delivering one clear message that is, “people with disability should have […]
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Victoria Police gain disability recruiter status
Victoria Police have joined the ranks of the Australian Network On Disability (AND), Disability Confident Recruiter (DCR) program. The program is intended to open the organisation to a wider talent pool, […]
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Positive results for NDIS participants during Covid
A survey of almost 3000 NDIS participants had positive outcomes when it came to accessing the NDIS and transitioning to remote services during Covid. The University of Melbourne collaborated with […]
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CYDA establishing committee for young people with disability
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is forming a Youth Executive to help young people with disability navigate the NDIS. ‘The Compass’ comprises 10 to 12 (aged 18-25) […]
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ATSA Disability Expo – last days to register
There is less than one week to go to visit ATSA Independent Living Expo in Melbourne in a ‘Covid-safe’ environment. “Normally held every two years, it has been a long […]
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Makeathon – solutions for people with disability
The 2021 TOM: Melbourne Makeathon Showcase has just concluded. The event matched engineers, occupational therapists, designers and those with 3D printing and other expertise, together with people living with disability […]
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Budget delivers a funding boost to the NDIS
The NDIS will receive an additional $13.2 billion up until 2023-24 for disability supports, with $17.9 million in early support funding going to young children with disability and developmental concerns. […]
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What’s new at ATSA Melbourne?…
…Here are just a few of the new products that will be making their debut at this year’s show. Check out BUTTS on the EveryHuman stand (#254). This new collection […]
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A win of sorts for more accessible housing
From next year, minimum accessibility standards to Silver level will be regulated across all new housing builds under the National Construction Code. Agreement was reached with support from housing ministers […]
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Victorian Sport Awards sprinting ahead
Winners of the Victorian Sport Awards that celebrate participants, organisers, initiatives and volunteers behind the scenes from all levels of sport in the state, will be announced on June 3. […]
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Independence Australia expands disability support services to NSW
Independence Australia is expanding its support coordination and disability services to people living in Sydney. The organisation has been part of the disability sector in Victoria since 1957 and is […]
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Hearings to examine Covid vaccine and education options
The Royal Commission will hold a one-day hearing on May 17, 2021 to examine the approach of the Australian Government and its agencies to the vaccination of people with disability […]