F2L has three double passes to give away to the new Aussie film Audrey which is out November 7 screening in selected theatres NATIONWIDE and stars Hannah Diviney as well as […]
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Posted inEmployment
WorkAbility expos coming to a city near you
WorkAbility Expos connect employers and people with disability, including those with high needs. Funded by the Department of Social Services, the Expos provide a welcoming and supportive environments to allow […]
Posted inCommunity News
Changes to Migration Act “commended”
The Federal government has amended the health criteria for temporary and permanent visas applicants who are born and ordinarily reside in Australia. The amendment has been commended by Welcoming Disability, […]
Posted inSpecial Programs
Leadership program for young women open for applications
Women with Disabilities Victoria is now taking applications for its Enabling Young Women Leadership Program. Through eight, three-hour group sessions, participants will build their confidence, explore who they are and […]
Posted inLegal News
New Administrative Review Tribunal launches
On 14 October, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) was replaced by a new body called the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). This new Tribunal can review and change decisions made by […]
Posted inEmployment
‘Impact for Inclusion’ to champion workplace diversity
Employment services provider Asuria has launched ‘Impact for Inclusion’, a socially responsible initiative aimed at increasing representation of people from diverse backgrounds in meaningful, sustainable employment. The initiative will encourage […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
New Centre of Excellence delivers mental healthcare for people with disability
The Queensland government will commit $2 million a year into the establishment of the new Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual and Developmental Disability Mental Health (QCEAIDH) at Mater’s South Brisbane […]
Posted inSpecial Disability Accommodation
SDA housing complex opens in Sydney’s southwest
The first residents have moved into Specialist Disability Accommodation in the new Spring Square complex in Bankstown, Sydney. The 10 apartments plus staff unit at Spring Square are part of […]
Posted inNews
Film festival winners announced
Meet the winners of the NOVA Focus on Ability Short Film Festival.
Posted inNDIS
Government releases NDIS supports lists
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has released the final NDIS supports lists, detailing what NDIS participants can and cannot spend their funding on. This is the first time this list has […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Queensland calls all Games changers
As the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, authorities are considering the legacy that the Games can leave on the state of Queensland. This includes how the Games can […]
Posted inNDIA
NDIS Quality Supports pilot begins
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will pilot two new initiatives under the new Quality Supports program, to deliver high quality services to vulnerable participants. The pilots will focus on […]