Updated quality and safeguards for people with disability outside the NDIS have been announced, with the new Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023.
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Youth accessibility employment opportunities beckon
Not for profit organisation Advocacy WA are currently recruiting young people with disability, aged 15 – 25 in the Shire of Manjimup to train as youth consultants.
Fitness for everybody in fully inclusive gym
Australia’s first membership-based gym with accessible and inclusive equipment recently opened in Port Adelaide, offering people with disabilities an affordable way to exercise, founded by Shane Hryhorec from Push Mobility.
New job creation enterprise for disability, Indigenous groups
A disability services organisation, an Indigenous construction company and management services group have joined forces to create jobs for those with disability and Indigenous people, in an Australian-first private-sector collaboration.
Happy Festive Season to all our readers
The Link team would like to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Major changes to NDIS participant pricing
Australian Government calls time on ‘wedding tax,’ so people with disability will no longer be paying jacked up prices for essential services, supports and equipment.
Families campaign to make child transport safer
New research into the transport experiences of Australian children with disabilities and their families has revealed systemic issues leaving them feeling unsafe, excluded and isolated.
Australian Assists driving inclusion globally
Australia Assists Program is deploying people with disability who have been trained for disaster and preparedness in a humanitarian crisis.
Paralympian sweetens up Wonka preview night
At the opening night of the film Wonka in Brisbane guests enjoyed ‘choctails’ created by chocolatier and Paralympian Gerrard Gosens.
Final report from NDIS Review
The final report of the Independent NDIS Review has been released, mapping out 26 recommendations and 139 supporting actions.
More accessible banking options for people with disability
The Australian Banking Association (ABA) has broadened the scope of its accessibility framework to ensure the banking sector remains inclusive in the digital landscape.
Music icon joins Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve
Australian musician Paul Kelly will make his debut at Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight on Christmas Eve.