The annual STEPS Grand Winter Ball brought the Sunshine Coast community together for a night of generosity that raised $310,000 for STEPS Pathways College to support young people with disability and autism to […]
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Posted inEntertainment
Tickets on sale for Second Echo’s Sydney and Hobart seasons
Acclaimed inclusive theatre company Second Echo Ensemble (SEE) – as seen in Link Disability Magazine – will premiere its latest family-friendly production, The Adventures of Peacock, Chicken and the Pony They Rode Upon, […]
Posted inArts
Enter the Sensory Bus Art Wrap competition!
Calling members of the South Australian autistic community! The Office for Autism is looking for designs for the outside of its new mobile sensory bus – and entries are now […]
Posted inSpecial Disability Accommodation
Forums put SDA tenant voices at the centre
A series of free online information sessions next month will give Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) tenants the chance to share their lived experience. It’s part of a ground-breaking NDIA funded […]
Posted inEducation
Short course in autism for early childhood educators
Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) and the ECEC Professional Learning program have partnered to launch a short online microskill course in supporting autistic children. The course is fee-free and designed for […]
Posted inArts
Toolkit to navigate the arts sector
If you’re an emerging artist with disability and you want to learn more about how to build a sustainable arts career, Accessible Arts can help. Join its upcoming Access Ideas […]
Posted inAwards
Disability services among HESTA finalists
Individuals and teams are among the 24 finalists in the 2025 HESTA Excellence Awards. The awards recognise exceptional achievements by individuals and teams across the aged care, allied health, disability […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Calls for standardised care for Deafblind patients
Six leading Deafblind service, advocacy and community organisations have joined forces to call for a standardised level of healthcare for Deafblind patients. As part of Deafblind Awareness Week, members and […]
Posted inInnovative Therapies
World-first therapy for West Australians with spinal injuries
A groundbreaking new therapy offers West Australians living with paralysis the chance of regaining significant movement and independence. SpinalCure Australia has just opened the state’s first clinical trial site for […]
Posted inInnovative Therapies
Dance program aims to boost outcomes for autistic children
Monash University researchers are recruiting autistic children to trial a new dance program. AllPlay Dance is led by Monash University and is a community-based program that focuses on enabling children […]
Posted inBusiness News
Libraries as Community Connectors to continue
The Libraries as Community Connectors provides free online training and resources for Australian public libraries to create inclusive library environments. Federal funding for the program has recently been extended for […]
Posted inNews
Penalties for Bedshed for misleading customers on NDIS
Consumer watchdog the ACCC says bedding retailer Bedshed Franchising Pty Ltd has paid $39,600 in penalties for false or misleading claims. The ACCC alleges that Bedshed advertised on its website […]