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 […]
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‘Blind cricket’ bowling out to Central Coast schools
Blind cricket will soon be arriving at NSW Central Coast schools, with former NSW captain and current state blind cricket team member, Scott Jones, visiting schools to teach the sport. […]
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Finalists in the Victorian Sports Awards
The Victorian Sports Awards that recognise and celebrate the achievements of home-grown sporting heroes and legends has announced finalists that include: Col Pearse – Global Wellness Tracking Young Athlete of […]
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Inclusive education a university focus
University of Melbourne researchers are running a series of focus groups to learn from people with lived experience of disability in education settings on how to create inclusive learning spaces […]