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Join in ‘World Down Syndrome Day’

by Kymberly MartinMarch 17, 2021March 17, 2021

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day recognised since 2012 by the UN, which takes place on 21 March every year. On WDSD people with Down syndrome, […]

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STEPS Pathways College extension opens

by Kymberly MartinMarch 10, 2021March 10, 2021

The STEPS Pathways College extension, said to be a first-of-its-kind college creating opportunities for young adults with disabilities and autism, has opened in Caloundra, on the Queensland Sunshine Coast. The […]

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Drone training program takes off in Perth

by Kymberly MartinMarch 3, 2021March 3, 2021

In what is believed to be an Australian first, a new drone training program in Perth is making new technology more accessible to people with a disability, specifically for those […]

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New website supporting Victorians with disability

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 24, 2021February 24, 2021

Victoria has launched a new website to help people with disability find the allied health services they need. My Allied Health Space provides information, tools and training resources guidance for […]

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Apply now for Variety Scholarships for kids

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 17, 2021February 17, 2021

Applications are now open for the 2021 Variety Heart Scholarships, which provide grants of up to $5000 for children with a demonstrated talent in sport or arts but need help […]

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School initiative challenging stereotypes

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021

NSW regional services community organisation, Social Futures has designed a new program ‘Different on the Outside, Same on the Inside’ for primary school children. The free program, facilitated by Social […]

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Have your say on proposed NDIS changes

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021

 Disability organisations are seeking input from interested parties on the proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that may impact access and eligibility, budgets and plan flexibility that […]

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Accessible technology shines at CES 2021

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 2021

CES 2021 was the biggest digital technology event in history and many of the next-generation products that were announced January have been developed to improve the lives of people with […]

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Disability housing project opens in Perth

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 20, 2021January 20, 2021

Big disability housing project opens in Perth

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All Abilities park opens in Melbourne

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 13, 2021

The Stockland property group recently opened its first inclusive park in South East Melbourne. Located in the Edgebrook community, the Variety Livvi’s Place has been designed to consider children and […]

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Rise in calls for support during Covid-19 lockdowns

by Kymberly MartinDecember 9, 2020

Statistics from the National Counselling Referral Service (NCRS) show that people with disability increasingly reached out for support during the Covid-19 lockdowns. In the last year, the NCRS has provided […]

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Mark IDPwD: With new disability resources for schools

by Kymberly MartinDecember 2, 2020December 2, 2020

Australian high schools can mark International Day of People with Disability by accessing new learning tools available in the Perspective Shift TV series and study guide. Screening on SBS TV […]

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