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 […]
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Posted inAssistive Technology
Invitation to visit new Astris showroom in Perth
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 […]
Posted inNews
STEPS invites families to Autism Treehouse Christmas Party
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 […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
ADN launches initiative to Choose Inclusion
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 […]
Posted inCommunity News
Award-winning advocate to speak at expo
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 […]
Posted inLegal News
New Administrative Review Tribunal launches
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 […]
Posted inNews
World first approach to spinal cord injury
Recruiting for participants to take part in clinical trial.
Posted inNews
Film festival winners announced
Meet the winners of the NOVA Focus on Ability Short Film Festival.
Posted inArts
Focus on Ability Short Film Festival rolls out the red carpet
The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is bringing its celebrated lineup of international films and documentaries to Sydney on Sunday 29 September for a special gala screening. Taking place […]
Posted inNDIS
Government suggests changes to NDIS registration system
The Federal Government is proposing a new registration system for the NDIS which it says will better regulate providers. The government will now require all platform providers, support coordinators and […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Sun sets on Paris Paralympics
The 2024 Summer Paralympics have officially closed after almost two weeks of intense sporting competition. The Games of the 17th Paralympiad featured 4,463 athletes from 170 countries competing across 22 […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Aussies shine at Paralympics
It’s been a winning week for Australian Para-athletes in Paris. The Paris Paralympic Games only began a week ago, but Australian athletes have already shown their dominance. We currently sit […]