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A wheelchair sits at the edge of a swimming pool. A young man is being assisted into the pool by a woman in a maroon shirt, and a shirtless man in the water.
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing

Aquatic win for young people with cerebral palsy

by daniellekNovember 26, 2024November 27, 2024

Young people with cerebral palsy have seen some of their symptoms decline thanks to a swimming program developed by University of Queensland (UQ) researchers. Professor Sean Tweedy from UQ’s School of Human […]

A brown eye in close up.
Posted inNews

BlinkLab partners with Monash on ADHD and autism

by daniellekNovember 19, 2024November 19, 2024

 BlinkLab has joined forces with Monash University’s School of Psychological Sciences on its ongoing study aiming to improve diagnoses of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) The MAGNET project is […]

We can see a woman's ear. She is pointing to and touching a blue hearing aid in her ear.
Posted inNews

Deafblind Australia urges feedback on foundational supports

by daniellekNovember 12, 2024November 12, 2024

Deafblind Australia is interested in hearing from Deafblind people about their experiences with accessing information, advice and support. This comes as the Commonwealth Department of Social Services (DSS) gathers feedback […]

A group of young men and woman dancing outside, representative of the Your Own Beat story.
Posted inCommunity News

Celebrate your own beat!

by daniellekNovember 5, 2024November 5, 2024

The City of Playford is gearing up for its annual “Celebration of Ability” event to celebrate International Day of People with Disability. This year’s Celebration of Ability, “ Your Own […]

Andrew Radford, a beaming young man in a striped shirt, sits next to a garden bed holding veggies and flowers.
Posted inEducation

‘Accidental’ TV star Andrew Radford propagates a new career

by daniellekOctober 29, 2024October 30, 2024

A Batehaven man who starred in ABC’s hit TV show The Assembly credits TAFE NSW with giving him the skills – and learning support – to earn two qualifications. Andrew […]

A cartoon style image of a women in blue pants and a white shirt, on a beige background with a sun next to her, with text describing the Enabling Young Women Leadership Program.
Posted inSpecial Programs

Leadership program for young women open for applications

by daniellekOctober 22, 2024October 23, 2024

Women with Disabilities Victoria is now taking applications for its Enabling Young Women Leadership Program. Through eight, three-hour group sessions, participants will build their confidence, explore who they are and […]

Posted inNDIS

More clarity needed for NDIS supports   

by Kymberly MartinOctober 15, 2024October 15, 2024

Younger participants affected by NDIS funding changes.

Posted inDisability Sports

Sunshine Coast to host Para-cycling Championships  

by Kymberly MartinOctober 9, 2024October 9, 2024

More than 500 international athletes and staff expected to attend.

Posted inAwards

Eight CBAA award nominations for Vision Australia Radio

by daniellekOctober 1, 2024October 2, 2024

Vision Australia Radio has made history with eight nominations in this year’s Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Awards. The nominations include: Vision Australia said the nominations, “showcase the incredible […]

A group of people, all in suits and professional dress, stand for an official portrait on a red floor in front of a teal and yellow background.
Posted inSpecial Events

Nation’s oldest Deaf society celebrates milestone

by daniellekSeptember 24, 2024September 24, 2024

Expression Australia, the nation’s oldest Deaf Society has been recognised for 140 years of service to the Deaf and hard of hearing community with a celebratory event at Government House […]

A group of people at a previous Primary Club dinner. They are on a stage and several people have a visible disability, including two people in a wheelchair and one who uses a white cane.
Posted inCommunity News

50 years of service for The Primary Club of Australia

by daniellekSeptember 17, 2024September 18, 2024

The Primary Club of Australia (PCA) will celebrate 50 years of service as the Charity for Charities at the annual Baggy Green Dinner to be held at the home of […]

A yellow sign in the shape of a cube, with a wheelchair and toilet icon on it, to represent Changing Places.
Posted inDisability Inclusion

Funding for new Changing Places

by daniellekSeptember 9, 2024September 9, 2024

The Federal government is providing $3.7 million to build another 31 Changing Places accessible bathroom facilities. The Commonwealth is partnering with the states and territories to fund 40 to 50 […]

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