Disability workers are in the midst of an acute workforce crisis, a new survey reveals. Almost 500 disability support workers took part in the survey, sharing concerns about pay, chronic […]
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Posted inArts
Access musical theatre this September
All abilities, all voices, all welcome this September at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith. The Joan will host a fun and inclusive musical theatre workshop – its […]
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Concerns about new scheme to remove autism from NDIS
Changes ahead for NDIS with new program for some children with autism.
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Measuring what matters for Australians with disability
A new Disability Wellbeing Index promises to better measure outcomes for people with disability – thanks in part to its co-design process. The Disability Wellbeing Index (DWI) was launched this […]
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STEPS ball brings the winter magic
The annual STEPS Grand Winter Ball brought the Sunshine Coast community together for a night of generosity that raised $310,000 for STEPS Pathways College to support young people with disability and autism to […]
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‘A vital piece’: AHRC on the Disability Discrimination Act review
The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) says simplifying and modernising Australia’s Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) will better protect the rights of people with disability. The Australian Government has announced a […]
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Free disability parking permits for Queensland
The Queensland state government has fulfilled an election commitment to make disability parking permits free. From July 1, eligible Queenslanders no longer have to pay for a disability parking permit, […]
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Sunshine Butterflies celebrates 15 years
Sunshine Butterflies is inviting the community to join them in celebrating 15 years of supporting people with disability. They will hold a special Community Open Day on Wednesday 13 August […]
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STEPS names Melissa Doyle as Pathways College Ambassador
STEPS Pathways College has officially named celebrated journalist, television personality, and advocate Melissa Doyle as its Ambassador. In her role, Doyle will raise national awareness of STEPS Pathways College, an educational […]
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BullyBully brings big questions to Opera House stage
Arriving at the Sydney Opera House from July 6-12 is BullyBully, an insightful show for ages 3+ that tackles big questions through clowning, physical comedy and laugh-out-loud mayhem. The show is […]
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Calls for standardised care for Deafblind patients
Six leading Deafblind service, advocacy and community organisations have joined forces to call for a standardised level of healthcare for Deafblind patients. As part of Deafblind Awareness Week, members and […]
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Photography exhibition shows life through a different lens
For-purpose aged and disability organisation VMCH will next week launch its debut photography exhibition. Called ‘Through Our Eyes’, the exhibition will celebrate the talents of people with disability and give […]