The Disability Leadership Institute has announced its inaugural Disability Leadership Oration, a thought-provoking 45-minute talk designed to lead into discussions on disability leadership, set a national agenda and spark conversation. […]
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Polio Awareness Month lighting up Australia in October
Polio Australia is raising awareness of polio survivors, lighting up 78 landmarks to date, in numerous Australian cities and towns in bright orange throughout October. Have a look at www.polioaustralia.org.au/light-up-your-city-orange-2023/. […]
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NOVA Focus on Ability Film Festival – NSW winners
The NOVA Focus on Ability Film Festival continues to grow, and the national tour was a huge success, with film makers, stars and supporting schools out in force, screening to […]
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Pups meet ministers at Parliament House
Vision Australia took Seeing Eye Dog puppies in training to Canberra recently to meet with ministers at Parliament House in the hope of putting an end to dog guide discrimination. […]
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Disability sector takes home Australian Good Design Awards
A collection of accessible and inclusive products and solutions were recognised at the 2023 Good Design Awards in a showcase of design and innovation. Cerebral Palsy Alliance won a Good […]
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Spine Tingling Ride crosses the finishing line
It’s taken 61 days over 6000km, raised more than $160,000, all accomplished on a mountain bike ridden across Australia. Andrew Kerec was on a mission…to raise funds for disability services […]
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Nominations closing soon for National Disability Leadership Awards
The National Awards for Disability Leadership are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of people with disability who are making a significant impact in the community. The […]
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Spinal Life Australia partners with Queensland Music Festival
Spinal Life Australia has joined the Queensland Music Festival to deliver their flagship music event Sweet Relief on September 16. This unique and innovative accessible event is part of Queensland […]
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Youngcare champions inclusivity with BIGSOUND2023
Youngcare is again sponsoring the Accessibility Stage at BIGSOUND2023 music event a showcase of up-and-coming musicians at Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley’s live music precinct from September 5-8. The Youngcare Accessibility Stage […]
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Gold Coast Volunteer Awards now open
The annual Gold Coast Volunteer Award nominations are now open, that gives thousands of volunteers the opportunity to be acknowledged and celebrated. The awards span six categories that recognise Not-For-Profit […]
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Nominate now for Australian Access Awards
Do you know an individual or organisation doing great things in the digital accessibility space? It’s time to nominate them in the Australian Access Awards. The biennial Australian Access Awards is […]
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Dates announced for Focus on Ability Film Festival
The Focus on Ability Film Festival is back, showcasing the skills and abilities of people with disability. Dates have been announced for screenings around Australia. This is an opportunity to […]