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A large wheelchair accessible swing at a beachside park in the sun, with two people using the swing, one in a wheelchair.

Queensland’s first public We-Go-Swing opens

by daniellekJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025

The City of Moreton Bay is now home to Queensland’s first public We-Go-Swing. The We-Go-Swing is an inclusive, wheelchair accessible swing for people to enjoy side-by-side with other users, for […]

Two women smile brightly at the camera, in a garden. The one on the left is in a white shirt and red pants and has brown hair, the one on the right has blonde shoulder length hair and is wearing all black clothes.

Training

Psychotropic medication training for support workers

by daniellekJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

The University of Canberra has been awarded $1.87 million to develop a national training program for disability support workers in the use of psychotropic medications for people with intellectual and […]

A group of people looking joyful, standing outside a building with a flag that says Crossroad.

Arts

Creating Out Loud enhances accessibility for artists

by daniellekJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

A new Easy Read guide is helping artists with low literacy or intellectual disability to develop their leadership skills. Created by University of Queensland researchers with Down syndrome, the Creating […]

A man with a thick brown beard in an orange high vis vest carrying a plant in a black pot through a courtyard garden. He is smiling and it is sunny

Arts

Photography exhibition shows life through a different lens

by daniellekJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

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 […]

A black man who users a wheelchair sits in the centre, dressed in dark clothes. On his right is a young girl with long dark hair in a white tshirt, and on the other side is a little girl in pink and an older lady with an official badge on and short, flat brown hair.

Mobility

Wishes for Wheels a lifechanging wheelchair giveaway

by daniellekJune 10, 2025June 11, 2025

APEX Mobility and North American wheelchair manufacturer Motion Composites are launching Wishes for Wheels in Australia. Wishes for Wheels is a transformative program that aims to give freedom, dignity, and […]

The cast of My Eyes poses at the premiere. They are all dressed up nicely and smiling.

Arts

My Eyes – a film for all

by daniellekJune 3, 2025June 4, 2025

Inspired by true events and led by actor/writer/producer Tsu Shan Chambers, new Australian film My Eyes spotlights the journey of a mother determined to save her daughter’s eyesight—and the broader […]

Jordon Steele-John, a senator, a young man with short dark hair and a neat beard, sitting in front of trees. He is smiling warmly. He has glasses.

Disability Inclusion

ADHD national action needed: Greens

by daniellekMay 26, 2025May 26, 2025

Senator Jordon Steele-John, Federal Greens spokesperson on Health, Mental Health and Disability Services, has welcomed the New South Wales Government’s plans for ADHD management. The State government has announced it […]

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News

Kalogon expands, signs agreement with Paragon Mobility

by daniellekMay 21, 2025June 3, 2025

Smart seating provider Kalogon is expanding into the Australian market through an exclusive distribution partnership with Paragon Mobility. Under the agreement, Paragon will serve as the exclusive dealer of Booster […]