Many outdoor spaces are inaccessible for people with disability and high support needs. But the Federal government hopes to change that with a new initiative called Accessible Australia. This week […]
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Australian Para Dancers on the international stage
Australia’s best will take their place on the international stage next month, with a team of Para Dancers competing in the Hong Kong Para Dance International Sport Competition. This World […]
Posted inSpecial Events
Craft your pride!
Disability organisations will come together this Thursday for a LGBTQIA+ Mardi Gras float build day. Participants will enjoy a flag raising-ceremony, costume making, sign designing, float decoration and, of course […]
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Better beach accessibility in South Australia
The South Australian government has provided further funding to help expand Estara‘s beach access program. The program, which has run for the past three summers, is offering six supported beach […]
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Government establishes Employment Centre of Excellence
The unemployment rate for people with disability has remained stubbornly high compared to that of people without disability for 30 years. In response, the Federal Government has awarded $22.1 million […]
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First Nations NDIS strategy launched
The Federal government’s new First Nations-focused NDIS strategy promises culturally safe and accessible support. The NDIS First Nations Strategy 2025-2030 was released just days after the government’s first National Autism […]
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International keynote for Traumatic Brain Injury NZ conference
Holly Kostrzewski has not let a traumatic brain injury from a motor vehicle accident hold her back. Drawing on her lived experience, she will deliver the keynote at the first […]
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Government round-up
It’s been a busy few weeks for the Federal government with a number of updates coming through. Here’s a quick round-up: Government says growth on track NDIS Minister Bill Shorten […]
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BIG4 Castlemaine’s big win in tourism awards
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 […]
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Shorten gives farewell speech
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 […]
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Inclusive travel framework for Gold Coast Airport
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 […]
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Give flying a try this IDPwD
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 […]