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Posted inResearch Projects
New research improves Cerebral Palsy assessments
A new suite of tools will improve understanding of children’s muscle growth and assist in the assessment and treatment of Cerebral Palsy and other similar conditions. Researchers from not-for-profit research […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Get your tickets to the Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge
Tickets are now on sale for the 2025 Santos Wheelchair Rugby World Challenge, coming to Adelaide this May. The competition will see the Australian Steelers take the court on home […]
Posted inBusiness News
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT says “access means business”
Guide Dogs NSW/ACT is taking action to ensure Sydneysiders with disability gain better access to restaurants and bars. The charity has launched the Access Means Business Campaign alongside the City […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Blind runner raising funds for Vision Australia
Ballarat man Dale Pierce will run 100km in less than 24 hours to raise funds for people who are blind or have low vision, as part of Vision Australia’s 100K […]
Posted inNDIS
New plan management rules
New rules for plan management mean the NDIS may make changes to your plan. Earlier this month the agency announced new rules around unreasonable risk in how participant funding is […]
Posted inNews
Government funds new toy libraries
The Federal government is providing another $600,000 in funding for toy libraries, which can support children with disability or developmental delay. Toy libraries offer families and carers an affordable way […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
AFDO looks for lived experience
Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is on the hunt for Lived Experience Team Members to work on its Disability Quality and Safeguarding Project. The organisation recognises how important it […]
Posted inNews
New patrons for Variety WA
Variety – the Children’s Charity of Western Australia, has announced two new patrons: Christopher Dawson and his wife Darrilyn Dawson. Dawson is the 34th governor of Western Australia. CEO Chris […]
Posted inEmployment
STEPS launches new programs around Aus
STEPS, a not-for-profit provider of training, employment, and community services, has officially launched its Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program in two new locations. The SEE Program was launched […]
Posted inNews
First biobank for hearing loss therapies
Australasia’s first biobank to develop genetic therapies for hearing loss will soon be headquartered in WA. Ear Science Institute Australia is set to develop the Australasian Hearing Registry and Biobank […]
Posted inAccessible Building Design
YoungCare showcases new units
Disability housing provider and advocacy organisation YoungCare has welcomed Queensland MP Amanda Camm for an exclusive tour of its inclusive living facilities. Camm, the Minister for Families, Seniors, Disability Services […]