In an Australian first, the University of Sydney Research Centre for Children and Families has produced a resource to increase the disability skills of child protection professionals. The resource offers […]
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Coles takes the lead in disability recruitment
Coles Group has been ranked number one out of 26 organisations for the recruitment and selection of people living with disabilities in the Access and Inclusion Index 2021. The Australian […]
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Independence Australia and Zest Care to unite
Independence Australia and Zest Care Australia will join forces on July 1, a change intended to better serve the interests of people living with disability as a new, unified organisation, […]
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Caitlin Maynard reports from ATSA Expo
The ATSA Sydney Expo was my first disability expo, and I had a fabulous time! As a wheelchair user it was helpful to see so many different mobility aides all […]
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Screenability returns to the Sydney Film Festival
Screenability, a platform for practitioners with disability, will be showing at the Sydney Film Festival in June. The 2022 program features the world premiere of three Australian short films selected […]
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Countdown to ATSA Expo in Sydney
On May 25-26 it will be Sydney’s turn to open the doors to the ATSA Expo, the biggest disability event in the country. It’s here you will find all the […]
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‘Braille Bombing’ underway in Melbourne to raise disability awareness
Monash University researchers will ‘bomb’ signage across Melbourne with stickers containing braille to highlight the importance of accessibility, as part of Knowledge Week. Experts from the Faculty of Information Technology’s […]
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Sensor bracelet has potential for the hand-impaired
People who are unable to use their hands from conditions like motor neurone disease and cerebral palsy might one day be able to play video games with a customisable, wearable […]
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DEA Conference announces a strong speaker lineup
The Disability Employment Australia Conference brings the disability employment sector together for discussion, networking and recognition of best practice. Keynote speakers are Thérése Rein, founder and director of Ingeus, Jodi […]
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It’s Time! To nominate for ATSA Product Awards
Closing soon…Nominations for the ATSA Product Awards 2022 close on April 22. This year’s awards have new categories and include: * Best New Product of the Year * Dealer of […]
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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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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 […]