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We see a pair of hands holding a birthday card that says Happy Happy Birthday in colourful writing with braille underneath.
Posted inDisability Inclusion

Australia’s first accessible greeting cards hit shelves

by daniellekOctober 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Hallmark Cards Australia and Guide Dogs Australia have partnered to create a range of accessible greeting cards for people with low vision or blindness. The practice of giving and receiving […]

A wheelchair at the beach, facing out into the water.
Posted inNews

Report gives snapshot of QLDers with disability

by daniellekSeptember 9, 2025September 9, 2025

Queenslanders with disability are largely feeling happy and supported, but continue to face barriers in work, education and accessibility, according to the 2025 Voice of Queenslanders with Disability Report. This […]

Posted inArts

Access musical theatre this October

by daniellekAugust 26, 2025August 30, 2025

All abilities, all voices, all welcome this October at The Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre in Penrith. The Joan will host a fun and inclusive musical theatre workshop – its […]

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Posted inAwards

Entries open for Australian Access Awards

by daniellekAugust 5, 2025August 5, 2025

Entries are now open for the Australian Access Awards. The awards recognise and honour outstanding achievements in digital accessibility, and acknowledge best practices in creating inclusive digital spaces, including websites, […]

A large wheelchair accessible swing at a beachside park in the sun, with two people using the swing, one in a wheelchair.
Posted inDisability 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 […]

An image showing the Inclusive Employer Index dashboard, which has colourful graphs and tables.
Posted inEmployment

Are you an inclusive employer? Apply now!

by daniellekJuly 9, 2025

Expressions of interest are open for the Diversity Council Australia (DCA) 2025-2026 Inclusive Employer Index. The Index recognises organisations for their commitment to workplace inclusion. Run in partnership with Diversity […]

A white mouse pointer finger on a green button that says survey
Posted inEmployment

National survey on workplace neurodiversity data now open

by daniellekJune 3, 2025June 3, 2025

Members of the neurodivergent community are invited to have their say on the world of work through a new survey. Diversity Council Australia (DCA), in partnership with Amaze, is asking […]

Wooden shelves filled with books
Posted inBusiness News

Libraries as Community Connectors to continue

by daniellekJune 2, 2025June 2, 2025

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 […]

A man's hands working inside a car.
Posted inDisability Inclusion

Inclusive TAFE initiative in Geelong

by daniellekMay 26, 2025

Victoria’s Minister for Skills and TAFE has dropped in to The Gordon TAFE’s East Geelong campus to announce funding for inclusive education. Minister Gayle Tierney announced the State government would put […]

A wheelchair at a school desk.
Posted inEducation

Number of disabled students bullied on the rise

by daniellekApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025

Exclusion and bullying of students with disability is on the rise in Australia, according to a new survey. The survey by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) reveals 75 […]

Black and white silhouettes of people in wheelchairs at desks with computers.
Posted inEmployment

Practical steps for diversity at work

by daniellekApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

As the debate around diversity, equity and inclusion rages on, Diversity Council Australia is tackling it head on with a new report designed to help workplaces effectively collect, interpret, and […]

The panel for the Helping Hands TV show, including three people with disabilities and a moderator.
Posted inDisability Inclusion

Disability sector on TV

by daniellekMarch 31, 2025April 2, 2025

National TV program Helping Hands will feature panel discussions on disability support services, advocacy and the NDIS in the coming weeks. The two panel discussions are part of a broader […]

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