People With Disability Australia (PWDA) is asking all political candidates and parties to commit to its seven key priorities to advance disability rights this election. What are the seven priorities? […]
Category: Transport
Posted inEmployment
Disability job boost
The disability employment sector will benefit from a $14.6 million boost to 33 organisations that will receive grants from the $29.5 million Structural Adjustment Fund. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth […]
Posted inBusiness News
Call for stronger rideshare laws
Guide Dogs Queensland is campaigning for stronger enforcement of discrimination laws against rideshare companies following a spate of unpleasant events involving Guide Dog handlers. Victorian Paula Hobley is taking Uber […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
NSW Parliament is Sunflower ready
NSW the first Parliament to adopt Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme.
Posted inPublic Transport
Inclusive ‘train’-ing
If you would like to know more about how to travel on Victoria’s public transport system, both Metro Trains and V/Line offer sessions designed to help commuters feel more comfortable […]
Posted inNews
Yarn bombers descend on Parliament House Melbourne
Deaf community unite for people with multi-sensory disabilities.
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Australian disability delegation attend United Nations Conference
Australians share their experiences at UN Convention in New York.
Posted inNDIS
Funding boost for ILC programs
Over 45 organisations to benefit from community funding programs.
Posted inNews
Increased fines for NSW taxis refusing assistance dogs
Big hike in penalties for not taking guide dogs in taxis.
Posted inNews
Training program for workplace and road safety
Helping improve workplace road safety that includes children with disability.
Posted inCommunity News
Accessing safer wheelchair passenger services in regional NSW
Information sessions for travelers in wheelchair accessible vehicles.