Retired WA GP John Stace has ridden across Australia on an e-bike, raising awareness for safer streets. One of the great benefits of modern e-bikes is their capacity to keep […]
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International Day of People with Disability Ambassadors
Seven prominent Australians have been announced as ambassadors for this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on December 3. Among the group is Chloe Hayden, the first […]
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How to get into the action for IDPwD
The 2022 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is December 3, that recognises the 4.4 million Australians with disability. As announced by the United Nations, IDPwD’s theme for 2022 […]
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ArtScreen celebrates International Day of People with Disability
Accessible Arts is celebrating International Day of People with Disability with the world premiere of ArtScreen 2022, at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Sydney. The presentation will be screening December […]
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Business disAbility awards honour inclusion
It was record breaking night at the recent Business disAbility Awards held in Toowoomba, Queensland. The sold-out gala dinner welcomed 368 guests to the event that recognised people and businesses […]
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All-inclusive community hub hosting fashion event
The One&All creative hub for all abilities is celebrating its first anniversary with an in-house fashion event in November. One&All is said to be unique as Sydney’s only high end, […]
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Winners announced at 2022 Nova Short Film Festival
The winners of the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival were announced at a red-carpet ceremony in Sydney. This unique film event, that puts the spotlight on people with disability, […]
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Hireup finalists for Good Life Awards
Hireup, has announced finalists for the inaugural Hireup Good Life Awards, an initiative that recognises the important role support workers play for people with disability. The awards shortlist celebrates authentic […]
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Special Olympics Australia National Games heading to Tasmania
Nearly 750 athletes will be in Launceston, Tasmania in October to compete in the 2022 Special Olympics National Games. Participants will be competing for gold, silver and bronze medals across […]
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National Awards for Disability Leadership now open
The National Awards for Disability Leadership recognise outstanding achievement or outcomes by people with disability and organisations that have contributed to advancing the status of people with disability. The awards […]
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Nova Film Festival previews nationally
It has been full houses all around as the NOVA Short Film Festival put on a national screening program. Over 200 people attended the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival […]
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Sunshine Butterflies launch disability employment initiative
Noosa based Sunshine Butterflies Disability Support Service and charity has partnered with local company John Madill Toyota to launch their newest Supported Employment initiative, Indoor Plant Hire. Supported Employment gives […]