Jeff Norman who worked for Capital Special Vehicles in Melbourne for the past 20 years and was an active participant in the ATSA Independent Living Expo’s for many years, died […]
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Artists with disability putting on a show
A new radio show and podcast is aiming to turn on listeners to the unique, compelling and unconventional creativity of artists with disability. Activated Arts is a 30-minute program that explores […]
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New polio awareness module for health professionals
The disability support agency, Spinal Life Australia, has created an online education module for GP’s that health professionals can complete as part of their ongoing continuing professional development (CPD). While […]
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Australia failing UN protocols for people with disability
Australia is not upholding all its responsibilities under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, a report for the Disability Royal Commission has found. It revealed […]
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Links to the UD People & Transport webinar
If you missed the informative Centre for Universal Design People & Transport webinar, organised by Interpoint Events on October 13, or just want to re-connect, click on the links below […]
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PWDA campaigns to protect confidentiality at the Disability Royal Commission
People with Disability Australia representative organisations and people with disability are campaigning for legislation to protect the confidentiality of people telling their stories to the Disability Royal Commission (DRC). According […]
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Cash payments for disability welfare recipients
Disability, carer and aged care welfare recipients will receive $500 in cash payments in the next five months. The payments of $250 of each were announced in the 2020 Budget […]
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Updates for NDIS temporary Covid-19 measures
Temporary measures introduced to the NDIS earlier allowing participant access to essential disability supports during Covid-19 have been extended nationally until February 2021. These include: Eligible NDIS participants able to […]
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Say Cheese ! And help children with disability
Tasmanian gourmet cheese hamper business, Cheese Therapy, is helping children with disability get the most out of life. It has joined forces with Just Like Jack charity and donating $15 […]
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Apply to join the WWDA Youth Advisory Group
The Women with Disabilities Australia (WWDA) Youth Network is seeking expressions of interest from young people with disability who identify as women or non-binary, between the ages of 15-30 to […]
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Community Research Showcase for people with disability
Projects that could have a positive impact on people with disability will be unveiled at a Community Research Showcase on October 15. Five community organisations will present details of the […]
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New device revolutionises ‘looking after baby’
A Queensland start-up has invented a ‘world first’ device that has the ability to change the lives of parents using wheelchairs. Called The Care Station, it allows for easy feeding, […]