The government has committed more than $154 million in additional support for Australians living with disability, in the wake of coronavirus, including $90.7 million to help with employment and other […]
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Disability funding grants open
Australians living with a disability will benefit from new funding with a grant round that offers up to $85 million to organisations nationally. These new grants come under the National […]
AAA call for artworks – closing April 19
Art Access Australia (AAA) is inviting people with disability to submit photographs of their artistic works to feature on its website and social media channels. Works can be new or […]
COVID-19 update: for telehealth services and more
Getting advice from OTs, to a call out for more NDIS support staff, here is a brief run-through to help the disability sector through COVID-19. Following the Federal Government’s announcement […]
What a hoot! The beauty of nature.
In these coronavirus-triggered social isolating times F2L thought this was a rather engaging story about just how beautiful nature can be for us all, irrespective of age or ability. Six […]
Supermarkets offering home delivery to NDIS participants
NDIS participants can receive priority home delivery during the coronavirus pandemic from supermarkets including Coles, Woolworths, IGA and Harris Farm. From April 6, every NDIS participant will receive an individual […]
Arts and Disability Mentorships re-opens: Apply NOW
The Australia Council has re-opened the Arts and Disability Mentoring Initiative, extending the deadline for applications to midnight AEST, Tuesday April 14, 2020. The 2020 fund includes three streams: Survive […]
University of Sydney develops COVID-19 planning toolkit
The University of Sydney Centre for Disability Research & Policy has prepared a Person-Centred Emergency Preparedness (PCEP) Planning toolkit for COVID-19. Click below to go to either the PDF or Word […]
Telecommunications complaints update for at-risk consumers
As the cascade effects of COVID-19 impact Australia’s phone and internet, the telecommunications industry Ombudsman is helping vulnerable and at-risk residential consumers who can now call 1800 046 686 or […]
ACCC gives go-ahead for wider supply of PPE
Medical technology companies will be allowed to work together to coordinate the supply and potential manufacture in Australia of personal protective equipment (PPE) ventilators, testing kits, and other medical equipment […]
COVID-19: The rights of children with disability podcast
Challenges being faced with COVID-19.