Disability provider Northcott has released free online training and educational resources targeting early intervention to address the early signs of sexual violence towards people with a disability. The Love Rights […]
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Australia’s first accessible greeting cards hit shelves
Hallmark Cards Australia and Guide Dogs Australia have partnered to create a range of accessible greeting cards for people with low vision or blindness. The practice of giving and receiving […]
Posted inNews
Tax breaks for live-in carers to drive NDIS savings
Using ILAs such as host and homeshare could save the government $260 million over five years if 500 more people each year chose to live in an ILA, rather than […]
Posted inAwards
Vision Australia Radio sets new award nomination record
Vision Australia Radio has achieved a new milestone with nine finalist nominations at the upcoming Community Broadcasting Awards. It beats the radio network’s previous record of eight nominations last year […]
Posted inArts
Second Echo Ensemble takes to Sydney stage
Last month, Second Echo Ensemble’s (SEE) The Adventures of Peacock, Chicken and thePony They Rode Upon reached a thrilling milestone: a collaborative performance, withSydney company Midnight Feast, at the iconic […]
Posted inSpecial Programs
Day camp gives kids with neuromuscular disabilities a chance to shine
Following the success of its much-loved Camp MDA, Muscular Dystrophy Australia (MDA) has announced a brand-new school holiday program designed specifically for primary school-aged children living with neuromuscular disabilities. Connecting […]
Posted inResearch Projects
Overhaul needed of MS management: experts
Monash University academics are among the global experts who have developed new guidelines to better manage multiple sclerosis (MS) in people over 50. A consensus statement has been published in Nature […]
Posted inPressure Care
Therapy that adapts
When it comes to pressure care, it’s crucial to have the correct support to reduce the chance of injuries and enhance the user experience. In fact, the European Pressure Ulcer […]
Posted inDisability Sports
2025 Asia Pacific Oceania Powerchair Football Cup: squad announced
Eight players have been selected to form the Poweroos squad that will contend the upcoming 2025 Asia Pacific Oceania (APO) Cup. The Cup brings together National Powerchair Football teams from Japan, […]
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Transforming lives with Seniors Club Cumberland
Cumberland City Council is highlighting the success of its Seniors Club Cumberland project and celebrating its Seniors & Disability Services team. It comes ahead of Aged Care Employee Day on […]
Posted inTherapy & Assistive Dogs
New court dogs on duty in NSW registries
Three new facility dogs have started work in the National Court Dog Program. Molly, Lani and Sunny were sworn in on 9 and 10 July at the Parramatta, Sydney and […]
Posted inTraining Workshops
Workshop on children’s sensory differences in libraries
If you work in a library, have you ever thought about how the library environment can impact children with sensory differences? For example, a child who is oversensitive may avoid […]