Specialist Disability Accommodation provider, Good Housing and Disability Support provider Northcott have announced plans for a new development in Lavington, Albury. The proposed purpose-built property, called River Gum, has been […]
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People with brain injury over-represented in justice system
Research has showed that 38 per cent of young people in Victorian courts present with cognitive difficulties that impact daily functioning, with current practices described as ‘dangerous, ineffective, unnecessary, wasteful […]
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Victorian Disability Sport & Recreation nominations open
Nominations have opened for the 2022 Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards, that recognise the achievements of sportspeople with disability, coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers. Entrants are nominated by state […]
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Getting the NDIS ‘back on track’
While there are positive aspects around the NDIS, communication between the National Disability Insurance Agency, services providers, advocates, carers and people with disability was not happening as it should, according […]
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New disability resourcing model for Queensland state schools
Dedicated support for an extra 30,000 students with disability will be part of a new resource model for Queensland state schools, that will be phased in over 2023 and 2024. […]
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Humour at the heart of SA disability campaign
A South Australian Government disability inclusion campaign is asking the community to see the ‘person’ before the ‘disability’. It is intended to remind the community of the diversity of tastes […]
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Straws exempt from plastics ban for disability use
People who need to use plastic straws for disability or medical reasons, and suppliers who provide or sell them in NSW will still be able to do so after the […]
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Bundanon Trust Artist-in-Residence program now open
Are you an emerging or mid-career musician or visual artist with disability who is deaf and from NSW or the ACT? Up to five musicians and visual artists will receive […]
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Disability community left wanting from the NSW Budget
Accessible and affordable housing and better support during national emergencies were not addressed in the NSW Budget. Physical Disability Council of New South Wales (PDCN) CEO, Serena Ovens, said the […]
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NOVA Film festival … entries now open
For the 14th consecutive year NOVA Employment is presenting the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival. It invites film makers to ‘Focus on the Ability’ of people with a disability […]
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Disability Royal Commission statement on inclusive education “concerning”
The Australian Civil Society Delegation has expressed “concern and disappointment” about comments made by Disability Royal Commission chair, Ronald Sackville. The delegation is currently in New York attending the 15th […]
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Latest vision technology at TechFest
From indoor mapping systems to smart braille devices that make images ‘touchable’, the latest life-changing technology for giving independence to people who are blind or vision impaired were on show […]