Vision Australia Radio has made history with eight nominations in this year’s Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Awards. The nominations include: Vision Australia said the nominations, “showcase the incredible […]
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Posted inArts
Focus on Ability Short Film Festival rolls out the red carpet
The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is bringing its celebrated lineup of international films and documentaries to Sydney on Sunday 29 September for a special gala screening. Taking place […]
Posted inNDIS
Disability Reform Roadmap reveals plans for disability reform
The Federal Government has released its Disability Reform Roadmap for 2024 and 2025. Developed in partnership with states and territories, the Roadmap outlines the government’s initial plans for reforms to […]
Posted inCommunity News
Have your say on social justice in Canterbury-Bankstown
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is developing its first ever social justice charter and wants to hear from the community what issues matter most to them. Those who live, work […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
New Auslan News Pilot to support the Deaf community
The Federal Government is launching a pilot news program – Auslan90 – for the Deaf community, delivered in partnership with Deaf Connect and SBS. The Auslan90 pilot will include daily […]
Posted inSpecial Events
Nation’s oldest Deaf society celebrates milestone
Expression Australia, the nation’s oldest Deaf Society has been recognised for 140 years of service to the Deaf and hard of hearing community with a celebratory event at Government House […]
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Government suggests changes to NDIS registration system
The Federal Government is proposing a new registration system for the NDIS which it says will better regulate providers. The government will now require all platform providers, support coordinators and […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Games legacy to ‘Empower’ disability in sports
As we leave the Paris Paralympics behind, the Queensland Government has founded the Empower project to ensure the 2032 Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games have a lasting impact on disability […]
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Global alliance marks International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day
Over 60 organisations from around the globe marked the fourth annual International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day as part of the Global Alliance for Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness. Held on 15 September, […]
Posted inArts
Applications open for Createability hosts
Applications are now open for NSW arts, music and screen organisations to join the 2025 Createability Internship Program and be matched with talented creative practitioners with disability or who are […]
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50 years of service for The Primary Club of Australia
The Primary Club of Australia (PCA) will celebrate 50 years of service as the Charity for Charities at the annual Baggy Green Dinner to be held at the home of […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Sun sets on Paris Paralympics
The 2024 Summer Paralympics have officially closed after almost two weeks of intense sporting competition. The Games of the 17th Paralympiad featured 4,463 athletes from 170 countries competing across 22 […]