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WA’s oldest toy library turns 45

by Kymberly MartinSeptember 1, 2020September 2, 2020

The Kites Toybox Library in Perth, that provides specialised toys on loan for children with a disability, has just celebrated its 45th anniversary. The library started life in 1975 when […]

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Human Rights Commissions Covid-19 guidelines

by Kymberly MartinAugust 25, 2020August 26, 2020

The Australian Human Rights Commission has published a policy guideline to assist persons with a disability during Covid-19. Policy responses to the Sars-CoV-2 virus and associated disease, Covid-19, including isolation […]

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Infection data collection for NDIS participants and workers underway

by Kymberly MartinAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020

Data on infection rates of COVID-19 for NDIS participants and workers are now being provided to the community. The data is being collated through reporting mechanisms of the NDIS Quality […]

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Artist-in-Residence program applications now open

by Kymberly MartinAugust 12, 2020August 12, 2020

Accessible Arts and Bundanon Trust Artist-In-Residence program will be going ahead this year. Applications are now open for artists with disability in NSW and the ACT to undertake a six-night […]

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Raising the bar on disability care

by Kymberly MartinAugust 5, 2020

Encouraging paid workers to employ an appropriate respectful personal relationship with young people with disability will lift standards in the sector, according to new research. It will lead to children […]

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Ministers get together for NDIS update

by Kymberly MartinJuly 29, 2020

Commonwealth, state and territory disability ministers met recently to deliver an update on the NDIS. The telepresence meeting opened by acknowledging the death of 2020 ACT Senior Australian of the […]

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A Remarkable day for a demo

by Kymberly MartinJuly 22, 2020

Remarkable, a disability tech accelerator working with early stage startups that has just completed a 16-week program will run their demo day in August. Usually this is a face-to-face event, […]

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Physical Disability NSW online workshops in July

by Kymberly MartinJuly 15, 2020

Physical Disability Council of NSW is running a series of online workshops in July. The workshops will be run via Zoom by skilled peer facilitators with lived experience of disability, […]

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NDIS updates: Vic. lockdown, price guide and more

by Kymberly MartinJuly 8, 2020July 8, 2020

NDIS participants in lockdown in Melbourne towers have been assured that services will continue to be provided. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra NDIS Minister Stuart Robert said that […]

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National Disability Research Partnership needs to include carers

by Kymberly MartinJuly 1, 2020

The vital role carers have in the community should be a focus in the new National Disability Research Partnership, according to Carers Australia chief executive, Liz Callaghan.  The new disability-inclusive […]

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Audio description rolls out on ABC and SBS

by Kymberly MartinJune 24, 2020

Audio description will  now feature on ABC and SBS television programs making content more accessible for people who are blind or vision impaired. The verbal narration that complements the soundtrack […]

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Brain Injury Conference: FINAL Call For Papers

by Kymberly MartinJune 17, 2020July 23, 2020

Brain Injury Australia, is making a FINAL Call for Papers. The organization is holding its National Conference at the University of Sydney, November 23-25, 2020. The voice of people with […]

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