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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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 […]
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Assistive technology access gets easier for NDIS participants
A boost in government funding will make it easier for people on the NDIS to access assistive technology. NDIS Minister Linda Reynolds has announced an increase in the upper limit […]
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Brain injury patients wanted for feasability trial
A Sydney company, Neuromersiv, is seeking patients to participate in a small-scale feasibility trial using Virtual Reality (VR) therapy, intended to make brain rehabilitation more engaging. It involves performing gamified […]
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Disability Employment Services being examined by Royal Commission
The next hearing of the Disability Royal Commission will examine the Disability Employment Services (DES) program and whether it contributes to or operates to prevent violence, abuse, neglect or exploitation […]
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Impact of Covid on Australian households
An Australian Bureau of Statistics survey has revealed respondents’ attitudes about Covid vaccines, that included factors affecting their decisions to get vaccinated, Telehealth services and the ability to pay bills. […]
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Auslan: Doing it for SIX!
SIX the musical is on at the Sydney Opera House and on February 16 with Auslan interpreted performances. SIX is a bold and modern retelling of the story of the […]
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Dylan Alcott is ‘Australian of the Year’
Disability advocate and Paralympian Dylan Alcott is the 2022 Australian of the Year, recognised for his promotion pf people with disability. Accepting the award, he said: “My purpose is changing […]
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Disability organisation wants action on Omicron crisis
People with Disability Australia is calling on the Disability Royal Commission (DRC) to launch an emergency public hearing into the impact of the Covid Omicron crisis on people with disability. […]
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Charity has ambitious goals for people with disability
A new Australian charity, founded by former Parramatta Eels player, Steve Dresler is hoping to unlock over one million experiences across Australia to people with a disability and their families […]
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New ‘my NDIS’ mobile app
A mobile phone app developed to make it easier for NDIS participants to self-manage their plans has been launched by the National Disability Insurance Agency. Participants, nominees and child representatives […]