A National Summit to discuss the development of an Early Years Strategy that will enable children and families, greater access to quality education, health and care services, was held in […]
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New swimming club for NSW children with disability
The Y NSW, part of the largest youth organisation in the world, and Rainbow Club, a network of social swimming clubs for children with disability, have formed a partnership to […]
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Blind Sports opens online store
A ball for almost every sport is now available from Blind Sports Australia’s new online store. The extensive range of sports equipment on offer such as audible balls in different […]
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It’s ‘T’ time on Physical Disability Awareness Day
Physical Disability Australia (PDA) is launching the inaugural Physical Disability Awareness Day with a virtual DisabiliTEA nationwide event on Sunday February 5. It will bring together people living with physical […]
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On your trike
Joondalup not-for-profit, Community Vision, has received two Triobikes, an election commitment from the WA State Government. Built for comfort, accessibility and safety with two 2-point seat belts, the bikes allow […]
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New day centre for adults with disability
Western-Sydney not-for-profit, The Junction Works has opened a state-of-the-art day centre facility in Seven Hills. The new facility can house 120 participants at a time and is an innovative shake-up […]
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CPActive launches world-first education initiative
Disability advocates launch world-first education campaign.
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Octogenarian riding across Australia for safer streets
Retired WA GP John Stace has ridden across Australia on an e-bike, raising awareness for safer streets. One of the great benefits of modern e-bikes is their capacity to keep […]
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Special offer with Puggles Swim online courses
Puggles Swim and Deaf Children Australia are offering online swim courses, developed in partnership with Swim Coaches & Teachers Australia (SCTA) and AUSTSWIM. The aim of the course is to upskill […]
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International Day of People with Disability Ambassadors
Seven prominent Australians have been announced as ambassadors for this year’s International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on December 3. Among the group is Chloe Hayden, the first […]
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Consultation opens on review of Disability Services Act
The first major review of the Disability Services Act since 1986 is now open for public consultation. Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said comments on the proposed changes are […]
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Minda comes to the rescue of swim program
South Australia’s largest disability provider Minda, has come to the rescue to deliver the Rapidswim aquatic therapy and learn to swim programs from 2023. Rapidswim has been run by disability […]