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A wheelchair at the beach, facing out into the water.
Posted inBusiness News

BIG4 Castlemaine’s big win in tourism awards

by daniellekDecember 4, 2024December 4, 2024

BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park has won Silver in the Excellence in Accessible Tourism category at the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards. The Victorian Tourism Awards are hosted annually by the Victorian Tourism […]

Bill Shorten, a middle aged man with short grey hair, wearing a suit and tie, gestures at the camera.
Posted inNews

Shorten gives farewell speech

by daniellekNovember 27, 2024November 27, 2024

Outgoing NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has made his valedictory speech to the Australian Parliament as he says farewell to politics after 17 years.  Shorten made his speech on Thursday 21 […]

Three people stand in front of a sign of the letters GCA in yellow, blue and green. They are dressed professionally. The middle person is a man in a wheelchair. On his right is a tall man and on his left is a lady.
Posted inTravel

Inclusive travel framework for Gold Coast Airport

by daniellekNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Gold Coast Airport (GCA) and Aspect Autism Friendly are creating a more accessible airport experience for people with disability. Recently, GCA conducted an environmental assessment of its airport, focused on […]

Two people doing indoor skydiving hover in the centre of the photo. They are in jumpsuits and smiling at the camera.
Posted inEntertainment

Give flying a try this IDPwD

by daniellekNovember 13, 2024November 13, 2024

Have you ever wanted to fly? This International Day of People with Disability, you can! iFly, the indoor skydiving experience, is giving away 60 free flights to people living with […]

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Posted inSpecial Events

Register now for the Disability Leadership Oration

by daniellekNovember 6, 2024November 13, 2024

The thought-provoking Disability Leadership Oration is back for another year. Centred on IDPwD in December (International Day of People with Disability), the Oration is a destination annual event for the calendars […]

Bill Shorten, a middle aged man with short grey hair, wearing a suit and tie, gestures at the camera.
Posted inDisability Royal Commisssion

Shorten increases NDIS penalties

by daniellekOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced significant new penalties for those who hurt or injure an NDIS participant – bringing legislation into line with WHS penalties. Shorten announced the second […]

Posted inEntertainment

Nationwide movie ticket GIVEAWAY

by daniellekOctober 23, 2024October 25, 2024

F2L has three double passes to give away to the new Aussie film Audrey which is out November 7 screening in selected theatres NATIONWIDE and stars Hannah Diviney as well as […]

Posted inEmployment

‘Impact for Inclusion’ to champion workplace diversity

by daniellekOctober 16, 2024October 18, 2024

Employment services provider Asuria has launched ‘Impact for Inclusion’, a socially responsible initiative aimed at increasing representation of people from diverse backgrounds in meaningful, sustainable employment. The initiative will encourage […]

Posted inNews

Total Ability driving with Avis

by Kymberly MartinOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

More hire cars available for people with disability.

A checklist of three boxes on a piece of paper with a smiley face, neutral face and unhappy face next to the boxes.
Posted inNDIS

Government releases NDIS supports lists

by daniellekOctober 1, 2024October 2, 2024

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has released the final NDIS supports lists, detailing what NDIS participants can and cannot spend their funding on. This is the first time this list has […]

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Posted inNDIS

Disability Reform Roadmap reveals plans for disability reform

by daniellekSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

The Federal Government has released its Disability Reform Roadmap for 2024 and 2025. Developed in partnership with states and territories, the Roadmap outlines the government’s initial plans for reforms to […]

Posted inDisability Sports

Games legacy to ‘Empower’ disability in sports

by daniellekSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

As we leave the Paris Paralympics behind, the Queensland Government has founded the Empower project to ensure the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games have a lasting impact on disability […]

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