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A graphic of carols by candlelight, showing the carols in the background with a smartphone superimposed over the top and words explaining to listen to the carols with audio description.
Posted inNews

Carols by Candlelight to be audio described via Vision Australia Radio

by daniellekDecember 18, 2024December 18, 2024

Vision Australia Radio is providing an audio-described simulcast of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight once again, across its national radio network and the Community Radio Network. This Christmas Eve tradition, […]

A person holding a paintbrush and bottle of paint, painting an object lying on a table in front of them.
Posted inArts

Pause urged on changes to therapy funding

by daniellekDecember 4, 2024

SANE Australia is among the organisations and advocates calling for potential changes to music and art therapy funding to be paused. It follows NDIS Minister Bill Shorten’s announcement that funding […]

Two Para athletes in a composite image: a man on the left in colour, wearing yellow and gold uniform, in a wheelchair on a racing track, and on the right a black and white image of a man in a wheelchair holding a basketball in one hand.
Posted inDisability Sports

Paralympians to take on Kosciuszko’s Peak

by daniellekNovember 27, 2024December 4, 2024

Richard ‘Dick’ Cordukes and Chris Sparks have been mates for over 40 years and share more than a few common bonds. They are both keen outdoorsmen, love their sport and […]

Filmmaker Lily Drummond, a young woman with long brown wavy hair, wearing a white shirt with a colourful crochet vest over the top.
Posted inArts

Shaping narratives, forging frames: Frame Shift exhibition

by daniellekNovember 20, 2024November 20, 2024

Frame Shift – an exhibition of films and video artworks by artists with and without disability – arrives at the Sydney Opera House next week. Featuring 11 original works exploring […]

A group of young children, most in royal blue graduation robes. They are all very young.
Posted inEducation

Graduation season kicks off at The Shepherd Centre

by daniellekNovember 12, 2024November 14, 2024

Seven Deaf children, aged 5-6 years old, will be graduating from The Shepherd Centre‘s early intervention program and getting ready for their next adventure – big school.  Their graduation showcase […]

The 2024 Variety scholarship recipients: a group of young boys and girls standing on a stage in front of a projector screen. They are all holding certificates.
Posted inAwards

Variety Heart Scholarships open

by daniellekNovember 6, 2024November 6, 2024

Talented and gifted kids can now apply for up to $4000 in funding through the Variety Heart Scholarships. The funding can be used to pay for annual tuition, travel, fees […]

A lady wears a white shirt that says 'resilience' in big letters. She is sniffing a bunch of flowers.
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing

New project tackles body image issues for women with disability

by daniellekOctober 29, 2024October 29, 2024

Women with disability face unique challenges regarding body image and the My Body My Voice Project reveals new research to address these challenges. “Body dissatisfaction is a universal experience, and […]

A range of tables in a hall, with fairy lights above and people milling around.
Posted inEmployment

WorkAbility expos coming to a city near you

by daniellekOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

WorkAbility Expos connect employers and people with disability, including those with high needs. Funded by the Department of Social Services, the Expos provide a welcoming and supportive environments to allow […]

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Posted inHealth & Wellbeing

New Centre of Excellence delivers mental healthcare for people with disability

by daniellekOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

The Queensland government will commit $2 million a year into the establishment of the new Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual and Developmental Disability Mental Health (QCEAIDH) at Mater’s South Brisbane […]

Posted inNews

Ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability   

by Kymberly MartinOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

Australian ambassadors reflect the diversity of people with disability.

A composite image of two Australian athletes: one, a young woman in a wheelchair holding the Australian flag, and the other, a young man giving the peace sign. He is shirtless.
Posted inDisability Sports

Queensland calls all Games changers

by daniellekOctober 1, 2024October 2, 2024

As the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, authorities are considering the legacy that the Games can leave on the state of Queensland. This includes how the Games can […]

A group of people, some with a physical disability, sit in a room around a table with documents on it. They are having a discussion.
Posted inCommunity News

Have your say on social justice in Canterbury-Bankstown

by daniellekSeptember 24, 2024September 25, 2024

The City of Canterbury Bankstown is developing its first ever social justice charter and wants to hear from the community what issues matter most to them. Those who live, work […]

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