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National autism strategy revealed

by daniellekJanuary 15, 2025January 15, 2025

The Federal government has just launched Australia’s first National Autism Strategy and an associated Action Plan. Together, the documents aim to improve inclusion, support and life outcomes for Australians on […]

News

The year in disability

by daniellekDecember 18, 2024January 15, 2025

To say it’s been a busy year for disability policy is, frankly, an understatement. Much of what took place this year was expected, but there were a few surprises too. […]

Amy Roland, a young woman with brown hair and pale skin, in two scenarios in a composite image. In one half she is wearing a lab coat in a lab, and in the other, she is wearing a brown top and smiling at the camera.

Awards

Inaugural Dylan Alcott Foundation scholarship recipients announced

by daniellekDecember 4, 2024December 4, 2024

Two students from RMIT University have been announced as the winners of the inaugural Dylan Alcott Foundation scholarship. Amy Roland and Jamie Pozdeeva each received a scholarship, valued at $10,000, […]

Five people are outside a theatre box office. Three are in wheelchairs. Two are standing next to them. They all look happy.

Arts

‘The World on Wheels’ hits the stage

by daniellekNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

An inspiring new work by Performing Hearts Theatre presented by The Cerebral Palsy Alliance, ‘The World on Wheels’, takes to the stage this week. The production features a cast of […]

Wooden-look cutout figures of people in wheelchairs next to a pile of coins and a jar filled with money.

News

PWDA urges action on cost of living for people with disability

by daniellekNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Peak body People with Disability Australia (PWDA) is asking the government to take immediate action to alleviate the cost of living crisis for people with disability. The organisation said it […]

An image of the new showroom with wheelchairs along the side and a track to demonstrate them on in the centre.

Assistive Technology

Invitation to visit new Astris showroom in Perth

by daniellekNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Assistive technology provider Astris PME will officially open its new state-of-the-art showroom and Experience Centre in Perth next month. The company will host an exclusive Showroom Open Day on Thursday […]

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News

STEPS invites families to Autism Treehouse Christmas Party

by daniellekNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

STEPS is hosting its annual Autism Treehouse Christmas Party at the Kawana Sports Precinct on Sunday 24 November. It’s the 11th STEPS Autism Treehouse Christmas Party, with the event fast becoming a […]

The purple Choose Inclusion Banner with white text saying I Choose Inclusion this International Day of People with Disability.

Disability Inclusion

ADN launches initiative to Choose Inclusion

by daniellekOctober 30, 2024October 30, 2024

Australian Disability Network (ADN) has launched its new campaign ahead of International Day of People with Disability on December 3. The campaign, called Choose Inclusion, recognises the social model of […]

Community News

Award-winning advocate to speak at expo

by daniellekOctober 23, 2024October 23, 2024

Award-winning disability advocate Anja Christoffersen will appear at the Brisbane Disability Expo next month. The 2023 International Day of People with Disability ambassador, model, author, and social entrepreneur will take […]

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Legal News

New Administrative Review Tribunal launches

by daniellekOctober 16, 2024October 16, 2024

On 14 October, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) was replaced by a new body called the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). This new Tribunal can review and change decisions made by […]