The Department of Social Services is seeking community views on the establishment of a forum of governments and First Nations people with disability to work together on improving services and […]
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New patrons for Variety WA
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Western Australia, has announced two new patrons: Christopher Dawson and his wife Darrilyn Dawson. Dawson is the 34th governor of Western Australia. CEO Chris […]
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ARATA launches micro-credential
ARATA will launch its codesigned micro-credential at its next free member event this month. The micro credential is on the Good Practice Steps of Assistive Technology Provision. Also at the event, […]
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STEPS launches new programs around Aus
STEPS, a not-for-profit provider of training, employment, and community services, has officially launched its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program in two new locations. The SEE Program was launched […]
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Giving Deaf students a voice in higher ed
Staff at Charles Sturt University are learning Auslan to provide a more inclusive student experience for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. It’s thanks to a partnership with TAFE […]
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Government extends National Early Childhood Program
The Federal government will extend the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) with an extra $10 million in funding. Autism Queensland and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) will each receive an […]
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Helping NDIS participants reach their employment goals
Government and industry leaders have come together to launch an innovative training course for people working in the disability sector, with the aim of supporting and guidingNDIS participants across Australia […]
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First biobank for hearing loss therapies
Australasia’s first biobank to develop genetic therapies for hearing loss will soon be headquartered in WA. Ear Science Institute Australia is set to develop the Australasian Hearing Registry and Biobank […]
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Australia updates its Disability Strategy
Updates to Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 will see a greater focus on addressing homelessness and housing issues amongst people with disability. The updated strategy was released late on Tuesday, and […]
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Privacy and security in focus at webinar
People with Disability Australia will hold a webinar next month focused on the privacy and security of digital health tools like My Health Record. Participants will learn how to adjust […]
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Changing of the guard: new NDIS Minister announced
Bill Shorten’s replacement as NDIS Minister has been announced. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has now taken up the position, after Shorten’s departure this week to serve as Vice-Chancellor of […]
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First Nations NDIS strategy launched
The Federal government’s new First Nations-focused NDIS strategy promises culturally safe and accessible support. The NDIS First Nations Strategy 2025-2030 was released just days after the government’s first National Autism […]