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Volunteers needed for Christmas celebration

by daniellekJuly 16, 2024July 17, 2024

South Australia’s largest intellectual disability provider, Minda Inc, is on the hunt for volunteers to assist with its Community Christmas Carols and Markets, to be held on Saturday 7 December. The annual […]

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Leadership awards now open

by daniellekJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Do you know a leader with disability who deserves some recognition? The Disability Leadership Institute’s 2024 National Awards are now open for nominations. The awards recognise the work of disabled […]

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Grants open to improve technological access

by daniellekJuly 9, 2024July 24, 2024

Submissions are now open for Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants program. The 2024 Grants will be awarded under the following categories: 1 x Community Grant – AU$5,000 ($2,500 cash and $2,500 in Canon […]

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Organisations join forces on NDIS funding

by daniellekJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Ten organisations, including People with Disability Australia (PWDA), Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) and Touching Base, have signed a joint statement condemning NDIS Minister Bill Shorten’s comments on the exclusion […]

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Funding boost for Disability Representative Organisations

by daniellekJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Eleven Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) – and Disability Advocacy Network Australia – will share in $3.37 million in grants from the Federal Government. The organisations that will receive the funding […]