To say it’s been a busy year for disability policy is, frankly, an understatement. Much of what took place this year was expected, but there were a few surprises too. […]
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Government round-up
It’s been a busy few weeks for the Federal government with a number of updates coming through. Here’s a quick round-up: Government says growth on track NDIS Minister Bill Shorten […]
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Carols by Candlelight to be audio described via Vision Australia Radio
Vision Australia Radio is providing an audio-described simulcast of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight once again, across its national radio network and the Community Radio Network. This Christmas Eve tradition, […]
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Asuria-ACU partnership to improve employment for PWD
Employment services provider, Asuria, is set to integrate a PhD program into the delivery of its Disability Employment Services (DES), thanks to a partnership with Australian Catholic University (ACU). The […]
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Minda opens new pool
After its first major renovation in 43 years, the Minda Allied Health and Aquatic Centre is officially open, providing a more comprehensive and individualised experience for more than 680 allied health clients […]
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Inaugural Dylan Alcott Foundation scholarship recipients announced
Two students from RMIT University have been announced as the winners of the inaugural Dylan Alcott Foundation scholarship. Amy Roland and Jamie Pozdeeva each received a scholarship, valued at $10,000, […]
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BIG4 Castlemaine’s big win in tourism awards
BIG4 Castlemaine Gardens Holiday Park has won Silver in the Excellence in Accessible Tourism category at the 2024 Victorian Tourism Awards. The Victorian Tourism Awards are hosted annually by the Victorian Tourism […]
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Pause urged on changes to therapy funding
SANE Australia is among the organisations and advocates calling for potential changes to music and art therapy funding to be paused. It follows NDIS Minister Bill Shorten’s announcement that funding […]
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MS Australia launches EBV research platform to combat MS
MS Australia is bringing together the nation’s top researchers to study the complex link between Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) and multiple sclerosis (MS) – with the potential torevolutionise how we treat, […]
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Report shows businesses how to hire people with disability
The unemployment rate for people with disability has remained virtually unchanged for thirty years – but a new report challenges businesses to do better. Produced by not-for-profit SSI, the Pathways […]
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‘The World on Wheels’ hits the stage
An inspiring new work by Performing Hearts Theatre presented by The Cerebral Palsy Alliance, ‘The World on Wheels’, takes to the stage this week. The production features a cast of […]
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Shorten gives farewell speech
Outgoing NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has made his valedictory speech to the Australian Parliament as he says farewell to politics after 17 years. Shorten made his speech on Thursday 21 […]