South Australian disability service provider Novita has teamed up with local law firm DBH Lawyers, and developed a unique, purpose-built mobile coffee van to help young people learn valuable job […]
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ADSCA rolls out the red carpet
The inaugural Australian Disability Service Conference and Awards (ADSCA) was one of the biggest events so far this year on the disability calendar. Held at Darling Harbour, Sydney, on April 5 […]
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Mater patients dancing their way to better health
Physiotherapists from the Mater Hospital in Brisbane are hitting the dance floor in a move aimed at helping people with brain injuries and the elderly improve their mobility, memory and […]
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A fashion callout for friends of ATSA
ATSA is inviting fun-loving participants who have an eye for fashion to be part of the upcoming ATSA Independent Living Expos in Brisbane from May 11-12 and Sydney, May 25-26. […]
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New ‘NDIS Know-how’ podcast
A new podcast, NDIS Know-how, has been launched to help NDIS participants get a better understanding of new funding changes as well as assist them with their NDIS plan. “Every […]
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Inclusive education a university focus
University of Melbourne researchers are running a series of focus groups to learn from people with lived experience of disability in education settings on how to create inclusive learning spaces […]
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Entries for Art Screen now open
Applications for the Accessible Arts video art program ArtScreen 2022 that encourages video artists with disability, or who are d/Deaf to develop video artworks, are now open. Two artists will […]
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New home supports for NDIS participants
Changes to make it easier for NDIS participants to access home and living supports, including to SIL, have been announced. NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds said the short-and-medium term improvements will […]
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Disability election platform takes off
Disability advocates want the next Federal Government to deliver people with disability greater Covid protection, along with improved employment, financial security and better housing through the NDIS. Disability […]
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NDIS legislation to improve participant experience
New reforms to reduce red tape and increase flexibility for NDIS participants has been passed in Parliament. It follows two years of consultation with NDIS participants, their providers, support workers […]
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Autism tools helping those on the spectrum
Communication tools to help students with autism at a Melbourne college are said to be producing ‘life changing’ results. St Paul’s College run by not-for-profit organisation VMCH supports 65 per […]