Australians with disability have lower average incomes, higher rates of unemployment and housing struggles that are driving inequality, according to new research from the Actuaries Institute. The paper, ‘Not A […]
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Panel – ‘Where to for the disability sector’
Following the release of the Disability Royal Commission recommendations, the AFDO Disability Advocacy Conference will have a special panel discussion on ‘Where to now for the disability sector.’ This will […]
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TAKE 5 – At Footscray Community Arts centre
Bright, is an exhibition that brings together five installations presented by the centre’s Artlife Studio Residency Program for emerging and established artists with disability. It invites audiences to touch, explore […]
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UNSW opens national centre for intellectual disability health
A national centre to help improve outcomes for people with intellectual disability has opened at the UNSW Sydney. The National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health will ensure people […]
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Countdown to ATSA Independent Living Expo Canberra
Looking for the latest in assistive technology for you, a family member or a client? Or a compact power wheelchair? Looking for daily living aids or mobility devices? Need to […]
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Work begins on Disability Employment Centre of Excellence
The Federal Government has started a design consultation process on the role and scope for a new Disability Employment Centre of Excellence. The centre is aimed at improving employment outcomes […]
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Free business workshop from Blind Citizens Australia
Blind Citizens Australia is running a free online business workshop to help employers meet their diversity, equity and inclusion objectives in the workplace. The workshop: ‘Creating a Diverse and Inclusive […]
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Inclusive outdoor fitness equipment picks up Design Award
French company, Proludic has been recognised in the 2023 Good Design Awards for its inclusive ACTI’FUN outdoor fitness equipment for children and adults. There are three ranges, ACTI’Ninja, ACTI’Street and […]
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First Down Syndrome Institute unveiled
In what is an Australian first, The Down Syndrome Institute has been established to provide research and medical care for people with Down syndrome in Australia. Launched by NSW and […]
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New website a global guide for cerebral palsy
What is said to be a first-of-it-its-kind platform for people with cerebral palsy and support networks to access information, has been launched. The My CP Guide brings together information about […]
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Powerchair World Cup to get rolling in Sydney
The 2023 Powerchair Football World Cup will be held in Sydney from October 15-20, with 10 countries competing to take the title, that includes the introduction of a round-robin format […]
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Enabling Young Women program launches online across Victoria
The Enabling Young Women Program (the Program), youth leadership project for state peak-body, Women with Disabilities Victoria (WDV) has gone online and state-wide in Victoria. Since its Gippsland-based pilot in […]