The annual Gold Coast Volunteer Award nominations are now open, that gives thousands of volunteers the opportunity to be acknowledged and celebrated. The awards span six categories that recognise Not-For-Profit […]
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Extended Families community program moves into new areas
Victorian based group Extended Families is launching a new program and expanding its services in Melbourne’s Southern Region to include Greater Dandenong, Casey and surrounding areas. The new program, ‘Tham […]
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App for vision impaired commuters ready for trial
A revolutionary new app, aimed at transforming public transport for commuters who are blind or vision impaired is scheduled for limited trials in South Australia, Queensland and NSW. The See […]
Posted inArts
Write to be heard. Calling writers with disability
Telescope Writing Awards 2023, an annual award for writers with a disability run by Scope’s Community Inclusion Service, is now open for submissions There are six categories including fiction, biography, […]
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Providers facing closures with rising costs
National Disability Services (NDS) is predicting a wave of closures to disability services as recent changes to the NDIS pricing model, coupled with rising costs will make it impossible for […]
Posted inBusiness News
Australian adaptive fashion brand ‘launched in the USA’
Clothing brand The Shapes United has become the first Australian adaptive fashion label to be sold online through US retailer, Walmart, introduced on US National Disability Independence Day, July 26. […]
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The NDIS and the role of early intervention
“My wish is for the NDIS to be a catalyst for increased social and economic participation and believe that participation is enhanced by increased independence and empowerment.” NDIS Minister Bill […]
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Aspect Central Coast Senior College opens new facilities
Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) has opened new facilities at its Central Coast Senior College in Terrigal, on the NSW Central Coast. The school has refurbished all existing classrooms and added […]
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NDIS review panel calls for further consultation
The NDIS review panel hosted a webinar recently, addressing the major issues and themes their review has uncovered so far. Its ‘What we have heard’ report, listed five key challenges. […]
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Genetic healthcare toolkit for people with intellectual disability
Genetic healthcare kit for people with intellectual disability.
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Queensland builders push for delays in accessible housing
Claims that changes to accessible housing standards in Queensland will result in added costs to the industry has been disputed by Spinal Life Australia CEO Mark Townend. Speaking to F2L, […]
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New employment provider carries a board of experience
New employment provider carries a board of experience