The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival is bringing its celebrated lineup of international films and documentaries to Sydney on Sunday 29 September for a special gala screening. Taking place […]
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Posted inNDIS
Disability Reform Roadmap reveals plans for disability reform
The Federal Government has released its Disability Reform Roadmap for 2024 and 2025. Developed in partnership with states and territories, the Roadmap outlines the government’s initial plans for reforms to […]
Posted inCommunity News
Have your say on social justice in Canterbury-Bankstown
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is developing its first ever social justice charter and wants to hear from the community what issues matter most to them. Those who live, work […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
New Auslan News Pilot to support the Deaf community
The Federal Government is launching a pilot news program – Auslan90 – for the Deaf community, delivered in partnership with Deaf Connect and SBS. The Auslan90 pilot will include daily […]
Posted inSpecial Events
Nation’s oldest Deaf society celebrates milestone
Expression Australia, the nation’s oldest Deaf Society has been recognised for 140 years of service to the Deaf and hard of hearing community with a celebratory event at Government House […]
Posted inSpecial Events
Global alliance marks International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day
Over 60 organisations from around the globe marked the fourth annual International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day as part of the Global Alliance for Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness. Held on 15 September, […]
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Shorten stands down
NDIS Minister Bill Shorten has announced he will not stand for re-election next year. The former Labor leader announced he will retire from politics in February 2025, taking up a […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Applications now open to join Disability Council NSW
Recruitment is now underway for six positions on the Disability Council NSW, the official advisory group to the NSW Government on issues related to disability. People with lived experience of […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Aussies shine at Paralympics
It’s been a winning week for Australian Para-athletes in Paris. The Paris Paralympic Games only began a week ago, but Australian athletes have already shown their dominance. We currently sit […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Access N Equip Joins Astris PME
Astris PME, a leading Australian provider of scripted Assistive Technology has acquired assistive equipment distributor Access N Equip. Based in Bundaberg, Queensland, Access N Equip distributes top-tier brands such as […]
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NDIS reforms pass Parliament
The Federal government’s NDIS reforms have passed Parliament, after the states agreed to several co-governance changes to the scheme. The changes include: The reform bill then passed Federal Parliament on […]
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Aviation reforms need “genuine co-design”
The Federal government has released its Aviation White Paper, setting out a series of reforms for the aviation industry. The industry has faced numerous complaints from people with disability about […]