The Department of Social Services is seeking community views on the establishment of a forum of governments and First Nations people with disability to work together on improving services and […]
Category: Disability Inclusion
Posted inEducation
Giving Deaf students a voice in higher ed
Staff at Charles Sturt University are learning Auslan to provide a more inclusive student experience for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. It’s thanks to a partnership with TAFE […]
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Better beach accessibility in South Australia
The South Australian government has provided further funding to help expand Estara‘s beach access program. The program, which has run for the past three summers, is offering six supported beach […]
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Government extends National Early Childhood Program
The Federal government will extend the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) with an extra $10 million in funding. Autism Queensland and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) will each receive an […]
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Australia updates its Disability Strategy
Updates to Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021-2031 will see a greater focus on addressing homelessness and housing issues amongst people with disability. The updated strategy was released late on Tuesday, and […]
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City of Canada Bay opens first Changing Places facility
The City of Canada Bay marked International Day of People with Disability in December with the opening of its first Changing Places facility at Majors Bay Reserve, Concord. Designed for people with high support […]
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NSW Parliament is Sunflower ready
NSW the first Parliament to adopt Hidden Disabilities Sunflower scheme.
Posted inEmployment
Report shows businesses how to hire people with disability
The unemployment rate for people with disability has remained virtually unchanged for thirty years – but a new report challenges businesses to do better. Produced by not-for-profit SSI, the Pathways […]
Posted inTravel
Inclusive travel framework for Gold Coast Airport
Gold Coast Airport (GCA) and Aspect Autism Friendly are creating a more accessible airport experience for people with disability. Recently, GCA conducted an environmental assessment of its airport, focused on […]
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Deafblind Australia urges feedback on foundational supports
Deafblind Australia is interested in hearing from Deafblind people about their experiences with accessing information, advice and support. This comes as the Commonwealth Department of Social Services (DSS) gathers feedback […]
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ADN launches initiative to Choose Inclusion
Australian Disability Network (ADN) has launched its new campaign ahead of International Day of People with Disability on December 3. The campaign, called Choose Inclusion, recognises the social model of […]
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Award-winning advocate to speak at expo
Award-winning disability advocate Anja Christoffersen will appear at the Brisbane Disability Expo next month. The 2023 International Day of People with Disability ambassador, model, author, and social entrepreneur will take […]