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Posted inEducation
Number of disabled students bullied on the rise
Exclusion and bullying of students with disability is on the rise in Australia, according to a new survey. The survey by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) reveals 75 […]
Posted inNDIS
Autism diagnosis delays up: survey
A new national survey has revealed wait times for autism diagnoses have skyrocketed for Australian kids. The Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) survey of more than 1200 parents and carers was conducted in February […]
Posted inNews
Half of Australians have limited understanding of autism
New research conducted by YouGov reveals that only 50 per cent of Australians believe they have a good understanding of autism. A further 33 per cent are unsure how to respond if someone […]
Posted inConferences
Call for end to FASD stigma
The CEO of Australia’s National Organisation for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (NOFASD) says it’s time to end the stigmatisation of women around FASD. CEO Sophie Harrington addressed delegates at an […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Assisted Living range at Bunnings
Bunnings now stocks more than 2000 products in its expanding Assisted Living range. The hardware giant has moved into the sector and carries more than 2500 products in its range, […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Tasmania launches disability health strategy
Tasmania now has a disability health strategy. The State government says the strategy will ensuring Tasmanians with disability have access to high-quality, inclusive public health services. It was informed by […]
Posted inEducation
New course in beach accessibility
A new micro-credential in beach accessibility aims to create safe and inclusive beach experiences for people with disability. CQUniversity’s U-BEACH Introduction to Beach Accessibility micro-credential is the first of its kind, and provides […]
Posted inDisability Royal Commisssion
Ideas sought for First Nations disability forum
The Department of Social Services is seeking community views on the establishment of a forum of governments and First Nations people with disability to work together on improving services and […]
Posted inNDIS
Government to pilot new NDIS supports
Grant rounds will open this week for two new 12-month pilots for high-quality NDIS supports. The Federal government says the Support Coordination Pilot and Supported Independent Living Pilot will help […]
Posted inAwards
Tickets, awards open for IMPACT
Tickets are now on sale for Australian Disability Network’s 25th Anniversary and Disability Confidence Awards Gala Dinner and IMPACT 2025 conference. The dinner event, to be held at Sydney’s International […]