Yeronga South Brisbane Devils Football Club player, Jamie Howell has been selected as the 2021 NAB AFLW Premiership Cup Ambassador. Howell, who is profoundly deaf, will be involved in the […]
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DRC hearing to examine ‘criminalisation of disability’
The Disability Royal Commission will examine the detention and overrepresentation of people with cognitive disability in the criminal justice system at its next public hearing from February 16-25. 2021. The […]
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New standard for NDIS workers
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has set up a new screening check for NDIS workers, making the current screening arrangements operating in each state and territory redundant, replaced with […]
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Boat ramp launched with accessibility issues
A new boat ramp recently opened in Kalaru on the NSW South Coast was not good news for those with limited mobility. Bega Valley Shire Council (BVSC) opened the new […]
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Have your say on proposed NDIS changes
Disability organisations are seeking input from interested parties on the proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that may impact access and eligibility, budgets and plan flexibility that […]
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Brain Injury Conference Final Call for Papers
People with a brain injury, family members, researchers, clinicians, allied health professionals, service providers and policymakers are invited to submit presentation proposals for the 8th National Brain Injury Conference to […]
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Vision Australia introduces LEGO Braille Bricks
Vision Australia has launched LEGO Braille Bricks in a partnership with the LEGO Foundation. The bricks are designed to help build braille skills in children who are blind or have […]
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Proposed reforms to support people with disability in NSW
Proposed legislation to improve protection for people with disability in NSW.
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ATSA exhibitors get funding boost
Eligible exhibitors for the ATSA Independent Living Expos can apply for funding to attend or exhibit at the events in Perth and Melbourne in May. It follows the shows being […]
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Accessible technology shines at CES 2021
CES 2021 was the biggest digital technology event in history and many of the next-generation products that were announced January have been developed to improve the lives of people with […]
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Disability Royal Commission has cyber-security incident
The Disability Royal Commission has issued a media release following advice from Law In Order, the Commission’s document and evidence management service provider, that is has been affected by a […]
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Australia Day Award to STEPS Qld. managing director
STEPS managing director, Carmel Crouch has a new title, Senior Citizen of the Year, at the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards for promoting change and opportunity in the disability community. […]