The Council for Intellectual Disability (CID) is calling on all parties and candidates this Federal election to commit to providing quality, accessible healthcare for people with intellectual disability. Ahead of […]
Category: Disability Inclusion
Posted inCommunity News
Have your say on assistance animal rules
The Department of Social Services is inviting assistance animal users to have their say on nationally consistent rules for support animals. An assistance animal is trained to support the independence […]
Posted inEducation
Number of disabled students bullied on the rise
Exclusion and bullying of students with disability is on the rise in Australia, according to a new survey. The survey by Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) reveals 75 […]
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PWDA unveils election priorities
People With Disability Australia (PWDA) is asking all political candidates and parties to commit to its seven key priorities to advance disability rights this election. What are the seven priorities? […]
Posted inEmployment
Practical steps for diversity at work
As the debate around diversity, equity and inclusion rages on, Diversity Council Australia is tackling it head on with a new report designed to help workplaces effectively collect, interpret, and […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Election campaign begins, advocates reveal wants
The Federal election has been called and Australians will go to the polls on Saturday 3 May. That includes Australians with disabilities. With the date now set, advocacy organisations are […]
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Disability sector on TV
National TV program Helping Hands will feature panel discussions on disability support services, advocacy and the NDIS in the coming weeks. The two panel discussions are part of a broader […]
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What’s in the budget for people with disability?
Treasurer Jim Chalmers has delivered the 2025-26 Budget, as the country waits for the election to be called. And it looks like funding for foundational supports made the cut. A […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Blind runner raising funds for Vision Australia
Ballarat man Dale Pierce will run 100km in less than 24 hours to raise funds for people who are blind or have low vision, as part of Vision Australia’s 100K […]
Posted inEducation
Aspect opens new autism school in Sydney
A new purpose-built, autism-specific primary school in Sydney’s growing north-west promises a tailored learning environment for students on the spectrum. The Aspect Hills Shire School will cater for up to […]
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Tasmania launches disability health strategy
Tasmania now has a disability health strategy. The State government says the strategy will ensuring Tasmanians with disability have access to high-quality, inclusive public health services. It was informed by […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Roadmap to better health for people with autism
It’s well documented that people with autism face challenges in accessing healthcare. Things like the sensory environment of a doctor’s waiting room, difficulty identifying and reporting on symptoms and feelings […]