Not-for-profit disability services group Northcott is bringing sexuality and disability into view with an interactive and in-person event for adults (18+) with disability and their support networks including families, carers […]
Author Archives: Kymberly Martin
Posted inEducation
Raising awareness of Development Language Disorder
Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) is a hidden but common disability that affects many people, making it difficult for them to understand and use language, with a recent Australian prevalence study […]
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Audika and goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold announce global partnership
Global hearing group Audika has launched a health awareness partnership with Matilda goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold, intended to destigmatise hearing loss and encouraging Australians to get their hearing checked. As well […]
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Inequality gap for people with disability must close
Australians with disability have lower average incomes, higher rates of unemployment and housing struggles that are driving inequality, according to new research from the Actuaries Institute. The paper, ‘Not A […]
Posted inConferences
Panel – ‘Where to for the disability sector’
Following the release of the Disability Royal Commission recommendations, the AFDO Disability Advocacy Conference will have a special panel discussion on ‘Where to now for the disability sector.’ This will […]
Posted inArts
TAKE 5 – At Footscray Community Arts centre
Bright, is an exhibition that brings together five installations presented by the centre’s Artlife Studio Residency Program for emerging and established artists with disability. It invites audiences to touch, explore […]
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UNSW opens national centre for intellectual disability health
A national centre to help improve outcomes for people with intellectual disability has opened at the UNSW Sydney. The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health will ensure people […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Countdown to ATSA Independent Living Expo Canberra
Looking for the latest in assistive technology for you, a family member or a client? Or a compact power wheelchair? Looking for daily living aids or mobility devices? Need to […]
Posted inEmployment
Work begins on Disability Employment Centre of Excellence
The Federal Government has started a design consultation process on the role and scope for a new Disability Employment Centre of Excellence. The centre is aimed at improving employment outcomes […]
Posted inCommunity News
Free business workshop from Blind Citizens Australia
Blind Citizens Australia is running a free online business workshop to help employers meet their diversity, equity and inclusion objectives in the workplace. The workshop: ‘Creating a Diverse and Inclusive […]
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Inclusive outdoor fitness equipment picks up Design Award
French company, Proludic has been recognised in the 2023 Good Design Awards for its inclusive ACTI’FUN outdoor fitness equipment for children and adults. There are three ranges, ACTI’Ninja, ACTI’Street and […]
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First Down Syndrome Institute unveiled
In what is an Australian first, The Down Syndrome Institute has been established to provide research and medical care for people with Down syndrome in Australia. Launched by NSW and […]