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Posted inNews

Council seeking advisors with disability

by Kymberly MartinApril 30, 2025April 30, 2025

North Sydney Council developing a roadmap for improving inclusion.

Posted inEducation

OT training reaches Tasmania

by Kymberly MartinApril 23, 2025April 23, 2025

New OT training course for students.

A white guide dog on a harness walking next to a person dressed in black.
Posted inCommunity News

Have your say on assistance animal rules

by daniellekApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025

The Department of Social Services is inviting assistance animal users to have their say on nationally consistent rules for support animals. An assistance animal is trained to support the independence […]

A group of people sitting in an auditorium for a conference.
Posted inHome Care Services

Design for Care showcase: SMARTer workplaces in H&SA

by daniellekApril 8, 2025April 8, 2025

Poor work design is a key contributor to psychological injury in the Healthcare and Social Assistance (H&SA) industry. Poor psychological health, such as burnout, stress, and anxiety not only harms […]

Black and white silhouettes of people in wheelchairs at desks with computers.
Posted inEmployment

Practical steps for diversity at work

by daniellekApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

As the debate around diversity, equity and inclusion rages on, Diversity Council Australia is tackling it head on with a new report designed to help workplaces effectively collect, interpret, and […]

A young boy in a floppy red hat and blue patterned shirt smiles with an older lady with bright red hair.
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing

More support for families with disability

by daniellekMarch 25, 2025March 26, 2025

Families of children with disability facing long wait times for diagnosis and support can now access a free, evidence-based online parenting program funded by the Australian Government. The program is […]

A lady in a wheelchair uses a Care Station, a platform attached to her chair for her baby. She is in a garden setting.
Posted inAssistive Technology

Care Station simplifies parenting with disability

by daniellekMarch 19, 2025March 26, 2025

Parenting is hard work – but add in the unique challenges of parenting while using a wheelchair, and the difficulty increases. Now, a world-first invention aims to minimise those difficulties […]

Posted inAssistive Technology

APEX Mobility Acquires Medix21

by daniellekMarch 12, 2025March 26, 2025

APEX Mobility is acquiring Medix21 Australia in what the company is calling a significant step forward in enhancing dealer support, logistics, and inventory management. Under this initiative, known as the […]

A woman in a wheelchair raises her arms in joy. We see her from the back. She is on a path in a garden.
Posted inDisability Inclusion

Government commits to Accessible Australia

by daniellekFebruary 25, 2025February 25, 2025

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 […]

A team of Paradancers, men and women, some in wheelchairs, behind an Australian flag and in front of banners about the para dancers competition.
Posted inDisability Sports

Australian Para Dancers on the international stage

by daniellekFebruary 18, 2025February 19, 2025

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 […]

A crowd of people, with one person waving the rainbow LGBT flag.
Posted inSpecial Events

Craft your pride!

by daniellekFebruary 12, 2025February 12, 2025

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 […]

A wheelchair at the beach, facing out into the water.
Posted inSpecial Events

Better beach accessibility in South Australia

by daniellekFebruary 5, 2025February 5, 2025

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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