One of the largest and longest studies following children on the spectrum over time has been released. The Longitudinal study of Australian Students with Autism (LASA), documented the educational and […]
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Royal Commission engaging with WA disability community
Members of the Royal Commission are in Western Australia to attend a series of collaborative in-person engagements with disability community groups, service providers and advocacy organisations. Community engagement staff are […]
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Cab fleet takes off with new NDIS service
Black & White Cabs has launched a new platform, DASH (Disability – Accessibility – Support – Hub), to help Australians with disabilities travel independently. The platform provides services to NDIS […]
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Youngcare partners with inclusive music festival
Youngcare is partnering with BIGSOUND22, showcasing accessibility at one of the biggest music gigs held in the Southern Hempisphere. This event will be a first for a mainstream music festival, […]
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Door closes on poor performing DES providers
Skilled staff lost to the disability employment industry following government overhaul.
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New alliance to boost autism workforce
Victoria University (VU) and Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) have partnered to help boost the workforce of professionals working with people on the autism spectrum. The five-year partnership that starts in […]
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Pricing review for Specialist Disability Housing
The Labor Government’s election promise to overhaul the NDIS is gathering momentum with plans announced to review pricing for Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA). It will evaluate the impact of current […]
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Join the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival
Want to be part of the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival? The Focus on Ability Short Film Festival (FOA) is celebrating its 14th annual instalment, showcasing 281 finalists from […]
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Q&A with Julia Hales
Hales who has Down syndrome, stars and co-wrote You Know We Belong Together. This acclaimed play will be on at the Sydney Opera House from September 6-10, set in a […]
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NDIS needs ‘The Big Fix’
“The NDIS needs fixing.” These opening words from NDIS Minister Bill Shorten in his address to the National Disability Summit, summed up what has been tumultuous few days for the scheme […]
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Down syndrome study dispels quality of life beliefs
Young adults living with Down syndrome have high aspirations and a great zest for life according to an Australian-first study by University of Queensland researchers. Four research assistants, all with […]
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Disability organisation recruiting for autonomous vehicle trial
Looking for something completely different when it comes to transport for people with disability? The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) is seeking expressions of interest from people with a […]