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Pups meet ministers at Parliament House
Vision Australia took Seeing Eye Dog puppies in training to Canberra recently to meet with ministers at Parliament House in the hope of putting an end to dog guide discrimination. […]
Posted inEducation
University students with disability confronted by workplace discrimination
University students with disabilities routinely face discrimination while on work placement, leading to some dropping out or switching career pathways, according to an Australian-first research study. The Deakin University study […]
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Disability sector takes home Australian Good Design Awards
A collection of accessible and inclusive products and solutions were recognised at the 2023 Good Design Awards in a showcase of design and innovation. Cerebral Palsy Alliance won a Good […]
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Spine Tingling Ride crosses the finishing line
It’s taken 61 days over 6000km, raised more than $160,000, all accomplished on a mountain bike ridden across Australia. Andrew Kerec was on a mission…to raise funds for disability services […]
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Nominations closing soon for National Disability Leadership Awards
The National Awards for Disability Leadership are an opportunity to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions of people with disability who are making a significant impact in the community. The […]
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Guide Dogs and Amazon launch education program
Guide Dogs has partnered with Amazon Alexa to launch a new smart home education and installation program, providing smart speakers to people who are blind or have low vision. The voice activated […]
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Spinal Life Australia partners with Queensland Music Festival
Spinal Life Australia has joined the Queensland Music Festival to deliver their flagship music event Sweet Relief on September 16. This unique and innovative accessible event is part of Queensland […]
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South Australia expands spinal cord injury services
Paraquad South Australia (PQSA) has delivered a major service boost to people living with spinal cord injury, with new therapy facilities and equipment at their Dulwich headquarters that includes two […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Snow fields becoming more accessible
Alpine Resorts Victoria is delivering greater access to alpine resorts for people with disability following the opening of an Australian-first dedicated hub at Falls Creek for Disabled Wintersport Australia. Situated […]
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Inquiry into Platform Providers released
The NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission has released details on the Insights Report: Own Motion Inquiry into Platform Providers Operating in the NDIS market. The report is intended to provide […]
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Call for submissions on National Autism Strategy
The development of a National Autism Strategy is now open for public consultation. A discussion paper, along with a guided questionnaire are now online, and calling for public submissions, with […]