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Changes to Migration Act “commended”
The Federal government has amended the health criteria for temporary and permanent visas applicants who are born and ordinarily reside in Australia. The amendment has been commended by Welcoming Disability, […]
Posted inSpecial Disability Accommodation
SDA housing complex opens in Sydney’s southwest
The first residents have moved into Specialist Disability Accommodation in the new Spring Square complex in Bankstown, Sydney. The 10 apartments plus staff unit at Spring Square are part of […]
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Meet a young carer
Celebrating National Carers Week with a young Victorian carer.
Posted inNDIA
NDIS Quality Supports pilot begins
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will pilot two new initiatives under the new Quality Supports program, to deliver high quality services to vulnerable participants. The pilots will focus on […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
New Auslan News Pilot to support the Deaf community
The Federal Government is launching a pilot news program – Auslan90 – for the Deaf community, delivered in partnership with Deaf Connect and SBS. The Auslan90 pilot will include daily […]
Posted inArts
Applications open for Createability hosts
Applications are now open for NSW arts, music and screen organisations to join the 2025 Createability Internship Program and be matched with talented creative practitioners with disability or who are […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Applications now open to join Disability Council NSW
Recruitment is now underway for six positions on the Disability Council NSW, the official advisory group to the NSW Government on issues related to disability. People with lived experience of […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Access N Equip Joins Astris PME
Astris PME, a leading Australian provider of scripted Assistive Technology has acquired assistive equipment distributor Access N Equip. Based in Bundaberg, Queensland, Access N Equip distributes top-tier brands such as […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Paralympics fever as Games begin
It’s that time again – the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games start this week! Beginning on 28 August and running until 8 September, the Paris Paralympics will bring together over 4400 […]
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Discussion paper on the National Carer Strategy
Consultation on a discussion paper about the new National Carer Strategy has now opened. The discussion paper is a key part of ensuring the Strategy is responsive to the needs […]
Posted inNDIS
Public consultation on NDIS supports
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced public consultation on draft lists of what constitute NDIS Supports. The proposed lists of NDIS Supports have been developed based on current practices and […]