Around 10am on Saturday, over 140 people – some in tutus, some wearing capes, some in penguin costumes – began to run, tiptoe or dive into the freezing waters of […]
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Posted inArts
Brisbane is feeling fancy!
A celebration of individuality and creativity, Rachel Burke’s Fancy Long Legs, a dazzling, all-ages musical, will debut at La Boite Theatre from 12 to 22 September. The colourful and fantastical […]
Posted inSpecial Events
Digital innovation festival to shine light on accessibility
Queensland’s largest digital innovation festival, Something Digital, is calling on businesses and attendees to prioritise inclusivity in their digital activities. The event will take place from 27-28 August this year […]
Posted inSpecial Events
Run for Strength this August in Melbourne
Get ready to run, walk or roll around Melbourne’s iconic Princes Park on Sunday 11 August as Muscular Dystrophy Australia’s Run for Strength rolls into Melbourne. The annual event supports […]
Posted inConferences
Disability employment on the agenda at Sydney forum
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 […]
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 […]
Posted inEmployment
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 […]
Posted inEmployment
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 […]
Posted inNews
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 […]
Posted inCommunity News
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 […]