Not-for-profit disability services group Northcott is bringing sexuality and disability into view with an interactive and in-person event for adults (18+) with disability and their support networks including families, carers […]
Category: Special Events
Posted inAssistive Technology
Countdown to ATSA Independent Living Expo Canberra
Looking for the latest in assistive technology for you, a family member or a client? Or a compact power wheelchair? Looking for daily living aids or mobility devices? Need to […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Powerchair World Cup to get rolling in Sydney
The 2023 Powerchair Football World Cup will be held in Sydney from October 15-20, with 10 countries competing to take the title, that includes the introduction of a round-robin format […]
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White Cane event goes ‘LIVE’ at Sydney University
Virtual musical festival WhiteStickFest is taking blind and low-vision artists on the road for a one-off performance in the Law Foyer at Sydney University on October 20. WhiteStickFest is an […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
ATSA Expo Canberra – one month to go
Looking for the latest in assistive technology for you, a family member or a client? Need a compact power wheelchair? Looking for daily living aids or mobility devices? Need to […]
Posted inNews
Inaugural Disability Leadership Oration
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. […]
Posted inCommunity News
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/. […]
Posted inArts
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 […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
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 […]