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Three people surround a mammogram machine. One is a blonde woman in a white singlet. One is a bald man in a blue medical shirt. The other is a brunette woman in a pink shirt.

Making breast screening accessible for autistic women

by daniellekJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025

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 […]

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Employment

Are you an inclusive employer? Apply now!

by daniellekJuly 9, 2025

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 […]

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Health & Wellbeing

Australia’s first pregnancy hub for autistic people launches

by daniellekJuly 1, 2025July 1, 2025

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 […]

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Health & Wellbeing

Expanded listing for life-changing cystic fibrosis treatment

by daniellekJune 24, 2025June 25, 2025

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 […]

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Community News

InnovAITion is the key

by daniellekJune 17, 2025June 17, 2025

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 […]

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Disability Resources

New online hub to support disabled young people

by daniellekJune 10, 2025June 11, 2025

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 […]

Legal News

Thermomix parent responds to penalties over NDIS endorsement

by daniellekJune 2, 2025June 4, 2025

Vorwerk Australia Pty Ltd, trading as Thermomix in Australia, has paid $79,200 in penalties after the ACCC issued it with four infringement notices. The notices alleged Thermomix made false or […]

Disability Inclusion

Inclusive TAFE initiative in Geelong

by daniellekMay 26, 2025

Victoria’s Minister for Skills and TAFE has dropped in to The Gordon TAFE’s East Geelong campus to announce funding for inclusive education. Minister Gayle Tierney announced the State government would put […]

Awards

Breaking News – ATSA Award Winners 2025

by Kymberly MartinMay 21, 2025

Supplier/ Manufacturer of the Year – Unicare Health. Innovative Product – Voiceitt. Dealer of the Year – Country Care Group. Commitment to Excellence – Pearl Chan. Industry Person of the […]