The South Australian government is seeking input from the community on what they believe is important to making playground and play spaces more accessible for all children and families. Earlier […]
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First ATSA Canberra opens next week!
The inaugural ATSA Independent Living Expo is set to open next week on Tuesday, August 27 at the National Convention Centre, Canberra. Held in conjunction with iCREATe, the international Convention […]
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Housing options for people with disability to increase under NDIS
The Morrison Government is making it easier for eligible National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to access high quality housing following a range of reforms to build confidence in the […]
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Dylan Alcott launches Remove The Barrier campaign
Australian Paralympic Dylan Alcott has launched a new campaign to help Australians with disabilities find gainful employment. The Remove the Barrier campaign was launched this week as part of the […]
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Brisbane Airport introduces Australian-first Hidden Disability Program
Brisbane Airport has introduced a new program designed to support travellers with hidden disabilities. Soft-launched in November last year, the Hidden Disability Program was introduced to help Brisbane Airport front-line […]
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YMCA Victoria partners with Disability Sport & Recreation
More Victorians with a disability will be moving more often for better health, thanks to the recent partnership between YMCA Victoria and Disability Sport & Recreation (DSR). With around one […]
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Applications for disability self help grants open
Applications are now open for the latest round of Disability Self Help Grants to help strengthen self help groups for people with disability and their families across Victoria. A total […]
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Labor to invest in specialist care for intellectual disability
The Labor party has announced its plans to invest $9.5 million in funding to address the inequalities in the health system for people with intellectual disabilities, claimed to be the […]
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Victorian workforce given accessibility boost
Workers living with a disability or experiencing other barriers to employment are being given a pathway to a new career through the Andrews Labor Government’s Boost Your Business Voucher program. […]
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ATSA Brisbane sells out!
Exhibitor stands at the Brisbane ATSA Independent Living Expo have officially sold out! Returning to Brisbane in 2019, the ATSA Independent Living Expo will take place at the Royal International Convention […]
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Government introduces Commissioner to protect people with disability
An independent Ageing and Disability Commissioner will be established in NSW to investigate and stamp out the abuse of older people and adults with disability. Premier Gladys Berejiklian said the […]
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Renters with disability face additional challenges: report
Australians with a disability who rent are presented with additional challenges and barriers in the private rental market, according to a new report released this month. Disrupted; the consumer experience […]