Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is calling out a new social media trend as harmful and disturbing, because it mocks blindness. Trending hashtags like #BlindChallenge and #BlindKidChallenge encourage parents to film their […]
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Posted inDisability Resources
Blind or low vision Australians could lose early intervention
After Robyn Delaney was diagnosed with macular degeneration in 2023, her central vision deteriorated rapidly. Within a matter of months, the then-70-year-old former psychologist from Greater Western Sydney had to give up […]
Posted inNews
Keynotes announced for Brain Injury Conference
Two international experts on brain injury rehabilitation will present keynotes at the 2026 Brain Injury Conference. Heading the keynotes are Emeritus Professor John Corrigan and Professor Mark Bayley. Dr Corrigan […]
Posted inNDIA
‘Cautiously optimistic’: PWDA reacts to I-CAN needs assessment
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) has welcomed the announcement of a new support needs assessment tool for the NDIS. The NDIA announced last week it had procured a license for […]
Posted inNDIS
Minister outlines pillars of NDIS’ future
NDIS Minister Jenny McAllister told this year’s National Disability Summit in Melbourne that the NDIS is at an “important moment” in its second decade of existence. After recounting the Labor […]
Posted inResearch Projects
Right Direction to fix gaps in NDIS planning
Evidence reveals that more than 60 per cent of NDIS participants receiving behaviour support services were not involved in developing their own plans. A newly-developed suite of resources called The […]
Posted inMobility
Astris PME welcomes Specialised Wheelchair Company to its national network
Astris PME has announced its acquisition of Specialised Wheelchair Company (SWCO), a long-standing provider of wheelchairs, seating systems, and custom mobility solutions across New South Wales and the ACT. Founded […]
Posted inNDIS
Concerns about new scheme to remove autism from NDIS
Changes ahead for NDIS with new program for some children with autism.
Posted inNews
Measuring what matters for Australians with disability
A new Disability Wellbeing Index promises to better measure outcomes for people with disability – thanks in part to its co-design process. The Disability Wellbeing Index (DWI) was launched this […]
Posted inCommunity News
SeriousFun expands to Australia
SeriousFun Children’s Network is expanding to Australia and New Zealand with five new pilots experiences for seriously ill kids. The global community of camps and programs was founded by actor […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Updates to Australia’s Disability Strategy
The review of Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 is finished, and there have been some changes to the guiding policy framework. The review was based on feedback from people with disability […]
Posted inEmployment
Bedford receives state support
Last week the disability community was rocked by the news that South Australian disability employment provider Bedford would enter administration, leaving hundreds of people with disability without a job. But […]