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 […]
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Australia Post Awards carry disability component
Diversity and Inclusion is one of three new categories to be introduced to this years’ Australia Post Online Retail Industry Awards (ORIAS). The Diversity and Inclusion Impact Award joins a […]
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Aruma holds workshops for Canada’s largest service provider
Services provider Aruma recently welcomed representatives from the largest disability service provider in Canada, Christian Horizons, to Australia as part of a new partnership opportunity. Aruma hosted held several workshops […]
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Summit program highlights gender diversity and inclusion
The 7th Impact Investment Summit March 30-31 is a packed program with over 70 international and domestic presenters with plenary, panel and pitch sessions for investors and influencers. The keynote […]
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Web Accessibility Camp returns in Perth
The annual Perth Web Accessibility Camp returns on February 21. Hosted by VisAbility it is said to be one of the largest accessibility events in the Southern Hemisphere. The online […]