New educational videos from the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission aim to help NDIS providers better understand their obligations under the NDIS Code of Conduct. The NDIS Code of Conduct upholds the rights of NDIS participants to access safe […]
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Posted inTravel
Aspect welcomes noise-cancelling headphone initiative
The Federal government will allow autistic travellers to wear noise-cancelling headphones through airport security screening, in a move that’s been welcomed by Aspect. Autism inclusion experts from Aspect say the […]
Posted inInnovative Therapies
New prices for therapies, but is it enough?
Art and music therapies under the NDIS will continue, after an independent review by Dr Stephen Duckett. The review recognised the benefits of these therapies for participants and made 19 […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Disability workers face burnout crisis
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 […]
Posted inEducation
No progress for students with disability: CYDA
A new national report by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) reveals students with disability continue to be excluded, bullied, and denied meaningful support at school, almost two years after […]
Posted inAccessible Building Design
Centre for Universal Design joins Melbourne Disability Institute
The renowned Centre for Universal Design Australia (CUDA) is joining the Melbourne Disability Institute (MDI) in what the institute says is a significant step forward in the fight for accessible […]
Posted inDisability Royal Commisssion
‘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 […]
Posted inDigital Services
Inquiry into disability support services
The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has launched an inquiry into compliance with workplace laws in the disability support services sector. Why is the FWO doing this? The FWO says between […]
Posted inTransport
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, […]
Posted inNDIA
Calls for accountability after NDIA appears to target person with disability
A group of Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) have written to the Acting CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency to demand accountability, after news reports that the agency removed a […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Queensland’s first public We-Go-Swing opens
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 […]
Posted inArts
Creating Out Loud enhances accessibility for artists
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 […]