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 […]
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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, […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Getting more people involved in para-sports
Australians are invited to test out a range of para-sports, with Bupa and Disability Sports Australia (DSA) partnering to find the next generation of para-sports athletes. Through the “Try-Para Sport” […]
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Register now for Adelaide Brain Injury Conference
Brain Injury Australia’s 9th National Brain Injury Conference will be held from September 24-26 at the Adelaide Oval, South Australia. The conference is one of the leading learning and development […]
Posted inCommunity News
Discussion paper on the National Carer Strategy
Consultation on a discussion paper about the new National Carer Strategy has now opened. The discussion paper is a key part of ensuring the Strategy is responsive to the needs […]
Posted inArts
Artists with disability put on a dance show at Brisbane Festival
Brisbane Festival starts in just a few days, and multiple dance shows this year are set to highlight the importance of diversity and representation in the arts. One of those […]
Posted inCommunity News
Finding dignity in risk
Paul Pritchard is no stranger to taking risks. A professional mountaineer, he’s scaled towers and columns of rocks that would have many of us quaking at the bottom, all over […]
Posted inNews
Have your say on Australia’s Disability Strategy
The Federal government is inviting people to have their say on Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031, with public consultation now open via the DSS Engage website. Easy Read and Auslan versions […]
Posted inEmployment
Applications closing soon for Aurora Neuroinclusion Program
The Government is recruiting people who are neurodivergent for the Aurora Neuroinclusion Program in Adelaide. Applications are now open for the program for a range of different roles. Current roles […]
Posted inNDIS
Public consultation on NDIS supports
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced public consultation on draft lists of what constitute NDIS Supports. The proposed lists of NDIS Supports have been developed based on current practices and […]
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NextSense Centre for Innovation opens
A state-of-the-art facility for people with hearing and vision loss has opened in Sydney. Located at Macquarie University it will support research, education and treatment for people with sensory disability. The […]