The number of ‘highly excluded’ Australians with access to digital technology has declined but remains substantial, according to new data from the Australian Digital Inclusion Index. The Index measures digital […]
Category: Disability Inclusion
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Disability Sports Australia drafts three-year strategy
Disability Sports Australia has announced a roadmap for 2023-26 that outlines a more inclusive, diverse, and supportive sporting environment for Australians with disability. This blueprint for the future aims to […]
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Cerebral Palsy Alliance launches pilot program supporting changemakers
An innovative pilot program designed to empower a new generation of disability advocates has been unveiled by Cerebral Palsy Alliance. The 12-week program, CPActive Young Changemakers, open to all people […]
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Cockburn Council implements Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
Cockburn City Council in Western Australia has adopted its 2023-2028 Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DAIP), that includes the expansion of the city’s current employment and training pathways for people […]
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Diversity takes centre stage at Disability Leadership Summit
The inaugural Disability Leadership Summit stood out for its lineup of inspiring speakers who not only shared their personal journeys of survival but delivered on the opportunities to change the […]
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Victoria delivering more accessible changing places
The Victorian Government has announced $2.3 million in funding for 13 new Changing Places facilities across Victoria with four of these facilities co-funded by the Commonwealth Government. Each Changing Place […]
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First volunteer online toolkit for people with disability
An Australian first online toolkit, co-designed by people with disability, to improve inclusive and accessible volunteering opportunities, is now live and free to access. The new resource comprises a one-stop […]
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Local ‘Bats’ man a champion volunteer
Vision-impaired cricket fan, Queenslander Paul Szep is a fulltime volunteer for Blind Bats, a charity based at Morayfield, for sighted and vision-impaired people of all ages. Szep has spent the […]
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Countdown to Disability Leadership Summit 2023
In what is said to be the first event of its kind, the Disability Leadership Summit is where industries and leaders with lived experience will discuss tangible action to change the landscape of disability […]
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Suggestions for visitors with disability attending Vivid Sydney
Vivid Sydney is a festival of lights, projections and art that provides an inclusive experience for those with accessibility. Service provider LiveBig CEO Juliet Middleton said “We believe everyone should […]
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Spotlight on awards in lead-up to disability conference
The Australian Network on Disability Annual Awards and Conference is happening in Sydney on June 5-6. It starts with the Disability Confidence Awards Night that recognises and celebrates individuals and […]
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Collaboration vital for linguistically diverse people with disability
A Royal Commission report found that while many governments, businesses, NFPs and community organisations have policies or programs that support the inclusion of people with disability and from culturally and […]