Last Seen, a world-first project by seeing artists and composers of memories of vision impaired Australians opens in Brisbane on April 18. For this unique multi-sensory exhibition 10 vision impaired […]
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Adelaide Fringe launches Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
Australia’s biggest arts festival, Adelaide Fringe, has launched a Disability Access and Inclusion Plan (DIAP), to improve access and participation for people with disability. DIAP identify barriers and measurable actions […]
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Dylan Alcott waxing lyrical at Madame Tussauds
Dylan Alcott meets his perfect match at Madame Tussauds.
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Brisbane City Council newsletter for vision impaired
Brisbane City Council has launched an audio version of its Living in Brisbane newsletter which will be welcomed by people who have reading difficulties or are visually impaired, allowing them […]
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All-inclusive community hub hosting fashion event
The One&All creative hub for all abilities is celebrating its first anniversary with an in-house fashion event in November. One&All is said to be unique as Sydney’s only high end, […]
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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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New patron for the All Stars Choir
Melbourne’s All Stars Choir, a not-for-profit organisation helping people with physical, intellectual and multiple disabilities, has a new patron. Renowned Australian guitarist and performer Lloyd Spiegel has attended several […]
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Youngcare partners with inclusive music festival
Youngcare is partnering with BIGSOUND22, showcasing accessibility at one of the biggest music gigs held in the Southern Hempisphere. This event will be a first for a mainstream music festival, […]
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Join the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival
Want to be part of the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival? The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival (FOA) is celebrating its 14th annual instalment, showcasing 281 finalists from […]
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Q&A with Julia Hales
Hales who has Down syndrome, stars and co-wrote You Know We Belong Together. This acclaimed play will be on at the Sydney Opera House from September 6-10, set in a […]
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Hireup launches The Good Life Awards
Disability support provider, Hireup, has announced The Good Life Awards, that recognises and rewards the role of disability support workers. The awards will showcase authentic stories of support workers who […]
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NOVA Film festival … entries now open
For the 14th consecutive year NOVA Employment is presenting the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival. It invites film makers to ‘Focus on the Ability’ of people with a disability […]