The Federal government has amended the health criteria for temporary and permanent visas applicants who are born and ordinarily reside in Australia. The amendment has been commended by Welcoming Disability, […]
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Posted inLegal News
New Administrative Review Tribunal launches
On 14 October, the Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) was replaced by a new body called the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). This new Tribunal can review and change decisions made by […]
Posted inNDIS
More clarity needed for NDIS supports
Younger participants affected by NDIS funding changes.
Posted inNews
World first approach to spinal cord injury
Recruiting for participants to take part in clinical trial.
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Ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability
Australian ambassadors reflect the diversity of people with disability.
Posted inCommunity News
Meet a young carer
Celebrating National Carers Week with a young Victorian carer.
Posted inDisability Sports
Sunshine Coast to host Para-cycling Championships
More than 500 international athletes and staff expected to attend.
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Film festival winners announced
Meet the winners of the NOVA Focus on Ability Short Film Festival.
Posted inNDIS
Government releases NDIS supports lists
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has released the final NDIS supports lists, detailing what NDIS participants can and cannot spend their funding on. This is the first time this list has […]
Posted inNDIA
NDIS Quality Supports pilot begins
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will pilot two new initiatives under the new Quality Supports program, to deliver high quality services to vulnerable participants. The pilots will focus on […]
Posted inAwards
Eight CBAA award nominations for Vision Australia Radio
Vision Australia Radio has made history with eight nominations in this year’s Community Broadcasting Association of Australia (CBAA) Awards. The nominations include: Vision Australia said the nominations, “showcase the incredible […]