Want to hold an event to celebrate The International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on December 3? Then the IDPwD event planning kit for community groups could be helpful […]
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New website for grappling with criminal justice system
In an Australian first, a new website has been launched to support people with autism spectrum disorder, cognitive impairment, intellectual disability and dual disability who are in the criminal justice […]
NDIS information sessions: Sydney, regional centres
The National Disability Insurance Agency is running NDIS information sessions in selected metropolitan and regional centres in December, with the opportunity during and after the sessions to ask questions. The sessions […]
UD2020: final call for posters, table topic submissions
Universal Design (UD) is inviting submissions of abstracts for posters and table topics for the 5th Universal Design Conference. Posters showcasing research or examples of UD are encouraged and must […]
NDIS Minister announces price review
NDIS Minister Stuart Robert today announced an annual price review intended to develop “more intelligent” NDIS price controls which will ultimately lead to a deregulated market. Speaking at the National Disability […]
More flexibility with NDIS plans
Changes to NDIS planning will give participants the option to request longer plan durations of up to three years in a range of accessible formats. NDIS Minister Stuart Robert said […]
Fashion and beauty brands making progress on disability
Brands across the globe have been embracing inclusivity and focussing more on the needs of people with disability. And this is a huge, untapped market. An estimated 15 per cent […]
Pararoos’ first game on home soil since 2000
Football Federation Australia (FFA) has announced its men’s national football team for athletes with cerebral palsy, acquired brain injury or symptoms acquired from stroke – the Pararoos – are playing their […]
NDIS readies for final rollout
The final stage of the NDIS is set to rollout with a plan in place to deliver what NDIS Minister Stuart Robert said will put the scheme onto a “business […]
Disability Advocacy in NSW: “Will not be unfunded”
“Disability Advocacy is not going to be unfunded in NSW.” These were the words delivered by NSW Ageing and Disability Commissioner, Robert Fitzgerald,pictured, at his keynote to the Physical Disability […]
NDIS Webinar: Get your plan in order
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is hosting a webinar: ‘How to get the most out of your NDIS plan’ on November 28, 1 – 2pm AEDT. The webinar will […]
Disability Sports Australia launches Start Up Kidz!
Start Up Kidz, a multi-adaptive sports program for children with a physical disability is rolling out in 2020. The program, being launched across six regional and metropolitan areas, will give […]