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 […]
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Angie’s Domestic Duties business comes out on top
The competition was strong but a Toowoomba business with 50 employees, many with disabilities has won the National Employment Services Association Awards for Excellence as Champion Employer of the Year. […]
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New vaccination measures for NSW NDIS participants and carers
More vaccination hubs have been announced within Phase 1a in NSW that are now operating in North Parramatta, Newcastle, Islington and Baulkham Hills. The government is also providing in-reach for […]
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Exhibitors line up for ATSNZ Disability Expo
More than 60 exhibitors are taking part in the New Zealand disability services event of the year. The ATSNZ Disability Expo is the country’s leading exhibition for disability, aged care […]
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True Colors where fashion is for everyone
The Future is Now! is the third part of the True Colors Fashion series that was created on the premise that fashion should be for everyone. It brings together some […]