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We see a close up shot of a woman putting a tiny hearing aid in her ear. It is blue and she has blonde hair tucked behind her ear.

Survey for Deaf and hard of hearing employees

by daniellekAugust 27, 2024August 28, 2024

Deaf Connect and Deakin University have partnered on a research project about the experience of Deaf and hard of hearing staff. The project aims to boost employer confidence in hiring Deaf […]

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Have your say on Australia’s Disability Strategy

by daniellekAugust 14, 2024August 14, 2024

The Federal government is inviting people to have their say on Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031, with public consultation now open via the DSS Engage website. Easy Read and Auslan versions […]

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, a grey haired man in a suit, stands behind a lectern giving a speech at NextSense.

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NextSense Centre for Innovation opens

by daniellekAugust 13, 2024August 14, 2024

A state-of-the-art facility for people with hearing and vision loss has opened in Sydney. Located at Macquarie University it will support research, education and treatment for people with sensory disability. The […]

Disability Royal Commisssion

Government responds to Disability Royal Commission

by daniellekAugust 7, 2024August 7, 2024

After ten months, the Federal government handed down the Commonwealth’s response to the landmark Disability Royal Commission last week. And in a move that has disappointed many in the disability […]

NDIS Minister Bill Shorten, a white man with short receding hair, wears a black suit and yellow tie and is speaking at a lectern.

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Government announces NDIS grant funding

by daniellekJuly 23, 2024July 23, 2024

The Federal government has announced $5 million in grant funding for regional and diverse NDIS communities. $5 million over two years will be available through The Knowledge and Skill Development […]

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Conferences

Brain injury conference coming to NZ

by daniellekJuly 16, 2024July 17, 2024

A new conference focused on brain injury will bring together people with lived experience, experts and professionals to discuss the latest research, rehabilitation and more. The Traumatic Brain Injury Conference […]

Matt Formston, a surfer with disability, stands on a beach with a surfboard behind him. He is bald and wearing a blue tshirt.

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Champion surfer keynote speaker for Sydney Disability Expo

by daniellekJuly 16, 2024July 23, 2024

World champion surfer and Paralympian Matt Formston is the ambassador and keynote speaker for the My Future, My Choice Disability Expo 2024. Diagnosed with macular dystrophy at age five, Formston […]

Business News

Astris PME to open a branch in Perth

by Kymberly MartinJuly 9, 2024July 24, 2024

Assistive technology provider to open a new showroom in Perth.

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Community News

Leadership awards now open

by daniellekJuly 9, 2024July 9, 2024

Do you know a leader with disability who deserves some recognition? The Disability Leadership Institute’s 2024 National Awards are now open for nominations. The awards recognise the work of disabled […]

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New campaign champions action for ‘forgotten’ Australians

by daniellekJuly 3, 2024July 3, 2024

A new campaign aims to raise awareness, advocate for policy reforms, and empower people affected by neurological conditions. The Count Us In campaign, launched at last week’s Neurological Alliance Australia […]