An upcoming forum on disability employment aims to provide businesses with practical strategies and insights into creating more inclusive workplaces. The Disability Employment, Inclusion and Leadership Summit, to be held […]
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Posted inArts
‘Creating space’ for neuro-inclusive events
A grant from the Department of Social Services will see the creation of neuro-inclusive arts and cultural events for autistic people around Australia. The A List will use the grant […]
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Neurodiversity Works expands around Queensland
An employer program designed to help businesses attract and retain neurodiverse staff is now available Queensland-wide. Called Neurodiversity Works, the program is funded by the Queensland Government’s Workforce Connect Fund […]
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New employment pathways for people with disability
The Federal government is injecting up to $14.7 million into the second round of grants under the Structural Adjustment Fund, to boost training and skills for people with intellectual disability […]
Posted inCommunity News
Travel conference ready to take you away
Australia’s leading accessible and inclusive tourism conference is coming to Melbourne next month. The Accessible and Inclusive Tourism Conference (AITCAP) will land in Melbourne on Tuesday 27 August for its […]
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Government announces NDIS grant funding
The Federal government has announced $5 million in grant funding for regional and diverse NDIS communities. $5 million over two years will be available through The Knowledge and Skill Development […]
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Thebarton Aquatic Centre reopens with a splash
The refurbished Thebarton Aquatic Centre has now reopened to the public – with an inclusive new feature. The Centre has undergone an extensive $8.7 million refurbishment that has delivered a […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Changes to palliative care for people with disability welcomed
The palliative care sector has welcomed news of a new, faster pathway to better meet the needs of people living with disabilities and a terminal diagnosis. Called the Priority Access […]
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WA needs feedback on draft Disability Plan
The Western Australian state government is calling for feedback on its draft Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2024–29. The plan will promote access and inclusion for people with disability in […]
Posted inConferences
Brain injury conference coming to NZ
A new conference focused on brain injury will bring together people with lived experience, experts and professionals to discuss the latest research, rehabilitation and more. The Traumatic Brain Injury Conference […]
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Champion surfer keynote speaker for Sydney Disability Expo
World champion surfer and Paralympian Matt Formston is the ambassador and keynote speaker for the My Future, My Choice Disability Expo 2024. Diagnosed with macular dystrophy at age five, Formston […]
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Buddies needed for inclusive production of Camp Rock
Umbrella School of Music has opened auditions for buddies to take part in its groundbreaking production of Camp Rock: The One-Act Edition. This innovative musical initiative celebrates inclusivity by pairing […]