All abilities, all voices, all welcome this September 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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Posted inEntertainment
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 […]
Posted inEducation
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 […]
Posted inAwards
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, […]
Posted inDisability Sports
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, […]
Posted inSpecial Events
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 […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Making breast screening accessible for autistic women
Aspect Autism Friendly has partnered with BreastScreen NSW, South Western Sydney, to address low breast screening rates among autistic women and those with intellectual disabilities. It comes after Aspect Autism […]
Posted inEmployment
Are you an inclusive employer? Apply now!
Expressions of interest are open for the Diversity Council Australia (DCA) 2025-2026 Inclusive Employer Index. The Index recognises organisations for their commitment to workplace inclusion. Run in partnership with Diversity […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Australia’s first pregnancy hub for autistic people launches
Autistic people are often missing from conversations about pregnancy and parenthood – but the launch of a new hub aims to put them front and centre. Peak body Aspect (Autism […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Expanded listing for life-changing cystic fibrosis treatment
The PBS listing for Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor and ivacaftor) will be expanded from 1 July 2025, Health Minister Mark Butler has announced. Patients, including children, diagnosed with rarer mutations of cystic […]
Posted inCommunity News
InnovAITion is the key
A new program by Muscular Dystrophy Australia (MDA) is providing practical support for young people with neuromuscular conditions. MDA InnovAITe is a tailored program that guides participants to design a […]
Posted inDisability Resources
New online hub to support disabled young people
Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS) has taken the lead in addressing the unique barriers that disabled young people face when speaking up, by creating a new resource hub to support […]