The Federal government is providing $3.7 million to build another 31 Changing Places accessible bathroom facilities. The Commonwealth is partnering with the states and territories to fund 40 to 50 […]
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Posted inDisability Sports
Aussies shine at Paralympics
It’s been a winning week for Australian Para-athletes in Paris. The Paris Paralympic Games only began a week ago, but Australian athletes have already shown their dominance. We currently sit […]
Posted inArts
Stars to gather for film festival
The Focus On Ability Short Film Festival annual awards ceremony will take place in Sydney on September 29, at The Concourse Chatswood. Stars including Paula Duncan, Lynne McGranger, Tina Bursill, […]
Posted inNDIS
Consultation on Foundational Supports
Consultations around the design of Foundational Supports are starting this month. Public consultation with people with lived experience and their families and carers, disability organisations, along with the broader sector will […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Access N Equip Joins Astris PME
Astris PME, a leading Australian provider of scripted Assistive Technology has acquired assistive equipment distributor Access N Equip. Based in Bundaberg, Queensland, Access N Equip distributes top-tier brands such as […]
Posted inArts
Challenge Community launches art competition
Challenge Community Services has announced that registrations for the 17th Annual Online Art Competition are now open. This competition celebrates the creative talents of people with disabilities, and children and […]
Posted inNews
NDIS reforms pass Parliament
The Federal government’s NDIS reforms have passed Parliament, after the states agreed to several co-governance changes to the scheme. The changes include: The reform bill then passed Federal Parliament on […]
Posted inTravel
Aviation reforms need “genuine co-design”
The Federal government has released its Aviation White Paper, setting out a series of reforms for the aviation industry. The industry has faced numerous complaints from people with disability about […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Help your child LEAP into their future
Expressions of interest are now open for Vision Australia’s 2025 LEAP program, designed to support young people aged 14 to 18 who are blind or have low vision build they […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Paralympics fever as Games begin
It’s that time again – the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games start this week! Beginning on 28 August and running until 8 September, the Paris Paralympics will bring together over 4400 […]
Posted inEmployment
Survey for Deaf and hard of hearing employees
Deaf Connect and Deakin University have partnered on a research project about the experience of Deaf and hard of hearing staff. The project aims to boost employer confidence in hiring Deaf […]
Posted inConferences
Inaugural autism expo challenges status quo
The inaugural Autism Expo, starting this weekend in Canley Vale, NSW, is set to be a landmark event for families and individuals within the autism community. Founded by Joline George, […]