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Postponed: Brain Injury Conference

by Kymberly MartinAugust 25, 2020August 26, 2020

Due to Covid-19 and the associated issues with number limits, border closures and travel restrictions, the 8th National Brain Injury Conference has been postponed until early 2021 with a date […]

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Supporting vulnerable children during COVID-19

by Kymberly MartinAugust 19, 2020August 19, 2020

Vulnerable and disadvantaged children will benefit from extra government funding during COVID-19. The funds will be directed to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services to support children with trauma-related […]

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Latest statistics on disability

by Kymberly MartinAugust 12, 2020August 12, 2020

There were 4.4 million Australians with disability or 17.7 per cent of the population in 2018, down from 18.3 per cent in 2015, according to the latest data from the […]

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Community Connector program expanded to remote areas

by Kymberly MartinAugust 5, 2020August 5, 2020

People with disability in rural and remote locations will receive easier access and more NDIS support following the expansion of the National Community Connector program. Four population groups to benefit […]

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Good and bad news for people with disability

by Kymberly MartinJuly 29, 2020

There were 4.4 million Australians with disability or 17.7 per cent of the population in 2018, down from 18.3 per cent in 2015, according to the latest data from the […]

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New safety standards go into imported disability vehicles

by Kymberly MartinJuly 22, 2020

Imported disability vehicles are now subject to updated rules ensuring that safety considerations are regulated to comply with Australian Standards.  Changes have commenced to progressively roll out improvements as part […]

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Q&A with Cameron Bloomfield from Rainbow Rights

by Kymberly MartinJuly 15, 2020September 22, 2020

Cameron Bloomfield, 34, represents his community at university lectures and conferences. He has had his challenges in life and has come out the other end in a better place. He […]

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A “significant win” for the deaf community

by Kymberly MartinJuly 8, 2020July 8, 2020

For the first time, the National 2021 Census will refer to ‘Auslan’ as a language option and follows efforts by Deaf Australia who has been working with the Australian Bureau […]

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Hearing Services get NDIS update

by Kymberly MartinJuly 1, 2020

The future of hearing services in Australia is more secure with an arrangement between the NDIS and the Hearing Services Program that applies from July 1, 2020. The Hearing Services […]

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AFDO webinar for NDIS plan effectiveness

by Kymberly MartinJune 24, 2020June 24, 2020

The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) recently held an online information session called Getting the Most Out of Your NDIS Plan. This webinar was recorded and is now available […]

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Brain Injury Conference: FINAL Call For Papers

by Kymberly MartinJune 17, 2020July 23, 2020

Brain Injury Australia, is making a FINAL Call for Papers. The organization is holding its National Conference at the University of Sydney, November 23-25, 2020. The voice of people with […]

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Canon Oceania Community Grants Program now open

by Kymberly MartinJune 17, 2020June 17, 2020

Submissions for Canon Oceania 2020 Grants Program is now open with a new category and increased cash donations to support the most vulnerable causes across the country including people with […]

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