Almost $180,000 was raised at the Northcott annual Cricket Legends lunch held at the Sydney Cricket Ground recently. More than 430 guests attended and mingling with the crowd were cricket […]
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Reminder: Disability Inclusion Bill 2014
The public are invited to provide feedback on the draft Disability Inclusion Bill 2014. The disability law in New South Wales is being reviewed however submissions are required by February […]
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Dementia Carers Wanted for Online Questionnaire
Swinburne University is seeking input from carers of people with dementia to develop a software program. The idea behind the project is to help engage people with dementia enjoy an […]
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Access Online a ‘must do’
By end-Q4, 2014 all government web services must be accessible for people with disability. The National Transition Strategy that was launched in 2010 means that all federal government websites including internet, […]
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CDA releases latest issue paper
A sense of belonging at school can make a huge difference. The latest issue paper released by Children with Disability Australia has examined a series of key issues with research demonstrating that students with a sense […]
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Equal Rights From Justice System
A report on improving access to the justice system for people with disability is out soon. This follows nine months of consultation with federal and state attorneys-general by the Australian Human […]
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Universal Design Calls for Papers
Universal Design is calling for papers for its inaugural conference to be held in August. This is an opportunity for members of the community interested in universal design to share […]
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Changes to Payment Scheme for Supported Employees
The Coalition Government is to establish a payment scheme for supported employees. The new scheme applies to people with intellectual disability working in Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE) who previously had […]
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Cuts to Disability Employment Service Providers
The Coalition has made changes to lessen the administrative burden for DES providers. According to the Assistant Minister for Social Services, Senator Mitch Fifield, the Coalition Government is serious about cutting […]
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Learning Difference Convention Update
The Learning Difference Convention has become an annual event. This follows the success of the inaugural convention held in Sydney in November. More seminars, technology, workshops and resources are planned […]
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2.7m Take Care
There are 2.7 million people in Australia caring for someone. This can vary from providing informal care to older people or those with a disability or long term health conditions. […]
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Falls at Home a Leading Cause of Death
Falling over at home is the major cause of injury deaths in Victoria. According to the most recent data from the Victorian Injury Surveillance Unit, more than a third of […]