Respected disability advocates El Gibbs and Dougie Herd have been appointed as the two co-chairs of the newly formed NDIS Reform Advisory Committee. Announcing the appointments, outgoing NDIS Minister Bill […]
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Posted inArtificial Intelligence
Access to health services through AI
A South Australian startup is on a nation-wide mission to transform access to allied health services like occupational therapy using artificial intelligence (AI). The startup, Ardant, uses AI and automation […]
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Carols by Candlelight to be audio described via Vision Australia Radio
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, […]
Posted inArts
Pause urged on changes to therapy funding
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 […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Paralympians to take on Kosciuszko’s Peak
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 […]
Posted inArts
Shaping narratives, forging frames: Frame Shift exhibition
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 […]
Posted inEducation
Graduation season kicks off at The Shepherd Centre
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 […]
Posted inAwards
Variety Heart Scholarships open
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 […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
New project tackles body image issues for women with disability
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 […]
Posted inEmployment
WorkAbility expos coming to a city near you
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 […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
New Centre of Excellence delivers mental healthcare for people with disability
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 […]
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Ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability
Australian ambassadors reflect the diversity of people with disability.