People with low vision, who have difficulty reading print material or are unable to read print due to a physical or learning disability, then Vision Australia could help. VA offers […]
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Have your say on improving access in the community
Mission Australia has launched a national survey intended to find ways to improve access and inclusion in the community. The Community Access and Inclusion Survey wants input from people about […]
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Auslan to be included in NSW schools
NSW will introduce the Australian Sign Language (Auslan) syllabus into the state’s schools in 2023, along with updated languages syllabuses for Kindergarten to Year 10. Education Minister Sarah Mitchell said […]
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Community forum raises concerns about the NDIS
“A high proportion of people are contacting us about their NDIS plans, and depending on their case officer, there can be a lot of discrepancies with outcomes,” according to MP […]
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Flower Power – the first inclusive Celebrity Show Garden
Disability advocate Dylan Alcott has designed a first-of-its-kind Celebrity Show Garden for the 2022 Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show. The Tramlines Gardens are accessible, inclusive and attractive with native […]
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Woolworths opens new disability training centre
A new mini-Woolworths supermarket was unveiled at Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions in Gosford, NSW said to be a first of its kind initiative to assist adults with disability seeking long-term […]
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Human Services industry facing critical challenges
The Australian human forces workforce needs significant, immediate and permanent changes to meet a growing demand, according to a report from Human Services Skills Organisation (HSSO) This includes aged care, […]
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Biennale, the biggest accessible art show in town
Visitors and residents should not miss Biennale Sydney. The event, titled rivus, meaning stream in Latin, is the theme of the exhibition. There are over 330 artworks, the largest contemporary […]
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The most accessible internet sites
For people with vision or hearing impairment and neurological or cognitive limitations, browsing the internet can present barriers, with 71 per cent of people with these conditions ‘clicking away’ from […]
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NDIS community partners wanted
Community organisations are being sought to help deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Partners in the Community (PITC) Program. These services will be delivered in 74 areas across Australia […]
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Free Vision Australia workshops for young writers
The Vision Australia Library is inviting young library members, aged 8-12 years, to join a series of free online writing workshops. The workshops will be led by young adult Australian […]