UNSW Sydney researchers are leading a five-year project to transform how young Australians with intellectual disability experience health care as they move into adulthood. The ‘My Health Choices My Way’ […]
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Student-led project leads to online database of NDIS appeals
University of Queensland Law School students working through the university’s Pro Bono Centre have created an online database of NDIS appeals. The NDIS Appeals Database is now available for lawyers appealing decisions for people who […]
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Wallara CEO named Social Traders 2025 National Game Changer
Wallara CEO Phil Hayes-Brown has been named the 2025 Social Traders National Game Changer of the Year – Certified Social Enterprise. The national award recognises champions of social procurement who […]
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Fringe Festival returns with disability-led lineup
Melbourne Fringe Festival is back from 30 September to 19 October, featuring an enormous program of boundary-pushing art. From parties to radical conversations and even live tattooing on stage, many […]
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Report gives snapshot of QLDers with disability
Queenslanders with disability are largely feeling happy and supported, but continue to face barriers in work, education and accessibility, according to the 2025 Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Report. This […]
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NDIA claims ‘sustained achievement’ in NDIS
There has been “sustained achievement” in several areas across the NDIS, according to the scheme’s latest quarterly report. The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) says there have been increases in […]
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Access musical theatre this October
All abilities, all voices, all welcome this October at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith. The Joan will host a fun and inclusive musical theatre workshop – its […]
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DARUMA comes to Australia
DARUMA is authentic representation in action, on screen. It’s the first film in US cinematic history to star two authentically cast disabled leads in a narrative not about overcoming disability […]
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Disability Discrimination Commissioner urges Queensland to scrap segregated schools plan
Australia’s Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess says the Queensland government must honour its commitment to the development of a National Roadmap for Inclusive Education. The call follows the Queensland government’s recent […]
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Entries open for Australian Access Awards
Entries are now open for the Australian Access Awards. The awards recognise and honour outstanding achievements in digital accessibility, and acknowledge best practices in creating inclusive digital spaces, including websites, […]
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Wombats set for inaugural World Championships
Basketball Australia’s squad for the 2025 IWBF 3×3 World Championship has been announced, with all teams ready to take on the world’s best. Hosted by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation, […]
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Sunshine Butterflies celebrates 15 years
Sunshine Butterflies is inviting the community to join them in celebrating 15 years of supporting people with disability. They will hold a special Community Open Day on Wednesday 13 August […]