People with disability will receive more support to access services under the NSW Government’s new Disability Advocacy Futures Program. More than $13 million under the new program will be allocated […]
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Autism-specific employment program for students
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has been awarded $300,000 in funding from the Greater Charitable Foundation to provide specialised autism-specific support for high school students looking to transition from school to […]
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Business Disability Awards honour inclusion
It was a sell-out crowd at The Goods Shed in Toowoomba for the 2021 Business Disability Awards. The awards recognise people and businesses that are helping to create a more […]
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Deaf Children Australia Inaugural Art Competition
Deaf Children Australia has launched its first art competition relating to the theme, ‘This is Me’ in two categories, Visual and Digital Art. The competition has two age ranges, 12-17 […]
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More financial support for Covid vaccination appointments
An expansion of financial payments to providers supporting NDIS participants to attend Covid vaccination appointments is now available. Eligible providers can directly claim up to a fixed price of $150 […]
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Art unites school students with disability
An international ‘Artist in Residence’ program is bringing joy to students with disabilities affected by lockdowns in Melbourne. Hygenia Lobo, a teacher at VMCH’s St Paul’s College specialist school in […]
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Toowoomba disability awards all about ‘ability’
Over 60 local business and community leaders celebrated the official launch of the 8th Business DisABILITY Awards in Toowoomba. The awards recognise people and businesses who help to create more […]
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Applications open for Youngcare funding program
Applications are now open for people aged 16-65 with high physical support needs who require funding for essential equipment, home modifications or support services. The Youngcare At-Home Care Grants Program […]
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Face masks, federal discrimination law and YOU
At various times during Covid, state and territory governments have made it a requirement for people to wear a face mask in certain settings. Different rules and exemptions are set […]
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ATSNZ – a ‘resounding success’
The second ATSNZ Disability Expo has been billed a ‘resounding success’ from visitors, speakers, exhibitors and supporters alike. The free-to-attend exhibition and conference was held over two days in Auckland […]
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Research backing disability programs with potential
Do you run a program or service in Victoria that is making a difference to the lives of people with disability? Then the Melbourne Disability Institute’s Community-Based Research Scheme at […]
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New platform connects NDIS participants with support workers
A new platform that is said to make it easier for NDIS participants to find a support worker has been launched in Queensland. The Kynd mobile app and website allows […]