Occupational Therapy Australia is introducing a new Student Career Webinar Series, developed by occupational therapists for final year OT students. Following forums in 2021 and 2022, innovations have been made […]
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Early Years Strategy taking shape
A National Summit to discuss the development of an Early Years Strategy that will enable children and families, greater access to quality education, health and care services, was held in […]
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Grants for children with disability and developmental concerns
Two projects, led by Autism Queensland and the Australian Catholic University, will provide support to children aged up to eight years and their families as part of the National Early […]
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Carers, students get New Year funding boost
Around one million young people, carers and students will receive a boost to their social security payments from January 1, 2023. Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth said the funding will […]
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Therapy dogs get test run on university campus
The mental health benefits of having therapy dogs at lectures and tutorials is being tested at the University of Queensland. The School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences is conducting the […]
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University program extended to more graduates with disability
The Australian Network on Disability has broadened the eligibility criteria for its Stepping Into Program that connects university students with disability to employers looking for interns. Currently open to students […]
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Nova Film Festival previews nationally
It has been full houses all around as the NOVA Short Film Festival put on a national screening program. Over 200 people attended the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival […]
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Key findings emerge from autism longitudinal study
One of the largest and longest studies following children on the spectrum over time has been released. The Longitudinal study of Australian Students with Autism (LASA), documented the educational and […]
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More selective school places for NSW disadvantaged students
Students who are gifted or disadvantaged, including those with disability will have an opportunity to attend selective high schools in NSW. It follows a review by the NSW Education Department […]
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New disability resourcing model for Queensland state schools
Dedicated support for an extra 30,000 students with disability will be part of a new resource model for Queensland state schools, that will be phased in over 2023 and 2024. […]
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Disability Royal Commission statement on inclusive education “concerning”
The Australian Civil Society Delegation has expressed “concern and disappointment” about comments made by Disability Royal Commission chair, Ronald Sackville. The delegation is currently in New York attending the 15th […]
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Melbourne Polytechnic to deliver free Auslan training
Diploma-level Auslan training will be added to TAFE in Melbourne following a Victorian Government $4.8 million funding boost. Melbourne Polytechnic teaches the Auslan language to both deaf and hearing people […]