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DRC hearing to examine ‘criminalisation of disability’

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 2021

The Disability Royal Commission will examine the detention and overrepresentation of people with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system at its next public hearing from February 16-25. 2021. The […]

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Vision Australia introduces LEGO Braille Bricks

by Kymberly MartinFebruary 3, 2021February 3, 2021

Vision Australia has launched LEGO Braille Bricks in a partnership with the LEGO Foundation. The bricks are designed to help build braille skills in children who are blind or have […]

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Australia Day Award to STEPS Qld. managing director

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 27, 2021January 27, 2021

STEPS managing director, Carmel Crouch has a new title, Senior Citizen of the Year, at the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards for promoting change and opportunity in the disability community. […]

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Melbourne Institute delivers grant recipients

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 20, 2021January 20, 2021

Eight projects have been selected for a research partnership with the Melbourne Disability Institute. The Community Based Research Scheme is designed to encourage and support the disability community in evaluating […]

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Accessible Arts launches 2021 activities program

by Kymberly MartinJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021

Accessible Arts has released details of its 2021 calendar that includes a new training program, video art initiative and a musical event at the Sydney Festival.  The organisation is helping […]

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NDIA wants participant input on NDIS reforms

by Kymberly MartinDecember 9, 2020

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is calling on people with disability, participants, their families, carers and the disability sector to have their say on changes to make the NDIS […]

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“Unprecedented” funding for Victorian students with disability

by Kymberly MartinDecember 2, 2020December 2, 2020

The Victorian Budget 2020/21 will invest an unprecedented $1.6 billion to support school students with disability in an ‘Australian-first’ Disability Inclusion package. The record investments, which will double the number of students receiving extra […]

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Mt Kosciuszko beckons for cerebral palsy fundraiser

by Kymberly MartinNovember 18, 2020November 18, 2020

Peter Wilson, an Adaminaby local with cerebral palsy, is preparing to conquer Mount Kosciuszko to raise money and awareness for his disability with Wilson and 11 supporters taking on the […]

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DSS warns of possible scam alert

by Kymberly MartinNovember 11, 2020November 11, 2020

The Department of Social Services (DSS) has received reports that members of the public have been contacted via phone and social media, by an individual or individuals offering government grant […]

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Accessible Australia app takes you on a journey

by Kymberly MartinNovember 4, 2020November 4, 2020

Spinal Life Australia has launched Accessible Australia, a free app intended to give people with disability information that will give them the confidence to explore the country.  The app is […]

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Finalists in Victorian Disability Sports Awards

by Kymberly MartinOctober 28, 2020

The Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards (VDSR Awards) finalists across 11 categories have been announced. The awards recognise the achievements of sportspeople with disability, coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers […]

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Free Webinar: Digital Accessibility, the Law and You

by Kymberly MartinOctober 21, 2020October 21, 2020

Digital accessibility and the law is a hot topic right now. With thousands of digital accessibility lawsuits in the US are we just lucky in Australia with fewer here? Does […]

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