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‘A vital piece’: AHRC on the Disability Discrimination Act review

by daniellekAugust 6, 2025August 6, 2025

The Australian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) says simplifying and modernising Australia’s Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) will better protect the rights of people with disability. The Australian Government has announced a […]

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Digital Services

Inquiry into disability support services

by daniellekJuly 30, 2025July 30, 2025

The Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) has launched an inquiry into compliance with workplace laws in the disability support services sector. Why is the FWO doing this? The FWO says between […]

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NDIA

Calls for accountability after NDIA appears to target person with disability

by daniellekJuly 15, 2025July 15, 2025

A group of Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) have written to the Acting CEO of the National Disability Insurance Agency to demand accountability, after news reports that the agency removed a […]

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Disability Inclusion

Queensland’s first public We-Go-Swing opens

by daniellekJuly 9, 2025July 9, 2025

The City of Moreton Bay is now home to Queensland’s first public We-Go-Swing. The We-Go-Swing is an inclusive, wheelchair accessible swing for people to enjoy side-by-side with other users, for […]

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Training

Psychotropic medication training for support workers

by daniellekJuly 2, 2025July 2, 2025

The University of Canberra has been awarded $1.87 million to develop a national training program for disability support workers in the use of psychotropic medications for people with intellectual and […]

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Arts

Creating Out Loud enhances accessibility for artists

by daniellekJune 25, 2025June 25, 2025

A new Easy Read guide is helping artists with low literacy or intellectual disability to develop their leadership skills. Created by University of Queensland researchers with Down syndrome, the Creating […]

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Mobility

Wishes for Wheels a lifechanging wheelchair giveaway

by daniellekJune 10, 2025June 11, 2025

APEX Mobility and North American wheelchair manufacturer Motion Composites are launching Wishes for Wheels in Australia. Wishes for Wheels is a transformative program that aims to give freedom, dignity, and […]

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Arts

My Eyes – a film for all

by daniellekJune 3, 2025June 4, 2025

Inspired by true events and led by actor/writer/producer Tsu Shan Chambers, new Australian film My Eyes spotlights the journey of a mother determined to save her daughter’s eyesight—and the broader […]