Virtual musical festival WhiteStickFest is taking blind and low-vision artists on the road for a one-off performance in the Law Foyer at Sydney University on October 20. WhiteStickFest is an […]
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Posted inAssistive Technology
ATSA Expo Canberra – one month to go
Looking for the latest in assistive technology for you, a family member or a client? Need a compact power wheelchair? Looking for daily living aids or mobility devices? Need to […]
Posted inDisability Royal Commisssion
Landmark Disability Royal Commission Final Report released
The largest investigation into the lives of people with disability was tabled in Federal Parliament with 222 recommendations for change with government announcing it will establish a Commonwealth Taskforce to […]
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Inaugural Disability Leadership Oration
The Disability Leadership Institute has announced its inaugural Disability Leadership Oration, a thought-provoking 45-minute talk designed to lead into discussions on disability leadership, set a national agenda and spark conversation. […]
Posted inHealth & Wellbeing
Advocate wants nutrition support for people with disability
Disability advocate Dr Dinesh Palipana, wants assurances from the Federal Government and the National Disability Insurance agency that the nutrition rights of people with disability will be supported in NDIS […]
Posted inCommunity News
Polio Awareness Month lighting up Australia in October
Polio Australia is raising awareness of polio survivors, lighting up 78 landmarks to date, in numerous Australian cities and towns in bright orange throughout October. Have a look at www.polioaustralia.org.au/light-up-your-city-orange-2023/. […]
Posted inBusiness News
NAB technology unlocks invoicing for NDIS providers
In a first for a big four Australian bank, HICAPS, part of NAB Health, has developed new digital invoicing technology to simplify how disability providers interact with NDIS participants. NAB […]
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Latest NDIS revelations: “action must occur”
Lawyer calls for urgent action on the latest NDIS revelations.
Posted inArts
NOVA Focus on Ability Film Festival – NSW winners
The NOVA Focus on Ability Film Festival continues to grow, and the national tour was a huge success, with film makers, stars and supporting schools out in force, screening to […]
Posted inNDIS
Reform needed to protect disability support workers
An urgent overhaul of poorly paid and casual disability support work is needed to ensure the viability of the NDIS and protect participants from substandard care. An Australia Institute’s Centre for […]
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Amateur Art Competition call for entries
The University of Sydney is inviting artists with disability to enter the ‘Dreams and Debuts’ Amateur Art Competition, a platform that illuminates the talents of artists with disabilities. It aspires […]
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Inclusive bar opens in Adelaide
A Port Adelaide hot spot, the Confession bar and nightclub has opened permanently on Friday and Saturday nights, following two successful Fringe Festival pop-ups. Disability advocate, wheelchair user and Confession […]