The NSW State Election will be held in March. The Australian Electoral Commission has a list of options available for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech […]
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More funding for disability employment
Applications for grants that back innovative proposals to help people with disability into work are now open. The round of Information, Linkages and Capacity building (ILC) grants follows a recommendation […]
Live captions and subtitles for Skype
Microsoft has added live captions and subtitles to Skype, intended to provide a more inclusive experience for people who are hearing impaired or deaf. The real-time captions and subtitles are […]
Road rules for MMDs under review
The National Transport Commission (NTC) is reviewing Australian Road Rules (ARRs) to identify any regulatory barriers that may prevent the safe use of innovative vehicles and motorised mobility devices (MMDs). The […]
More support for people with complex needs
People with disability with special needs will receive improved support under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). Families and Social Services Minister, Paul Fletcher recently announced new pricing arrangements which will […]
Milestone for unique resort
Sargood on Collaroy, which opened its doors two years ago, is a world first when it comes to giving people with spinal cord injury (SCI) a holiday, and much more. […]
SA employee mutual to deliver NDIS
Child and Youth Services (CYS) in South Australia has become the first in Australia to form its own public sector, employee-led mutual to deliver the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) […]
New HELPA app connects families to special needs support
A new digital health app for connecting families and caregivers of children with special needs has been launched in Australia. The HELPA app allows users to search and connect to therapists […]
Changes to accessibility housing standards still unresolved
Further evidence is needed to justify any regulatory changes to the National Construction Code when it comes to accessible housing. Speaking at the Australian Building Codes Board’s Accessible Housing National […]
Diversity Council of Australia launches podcast
Paralympic gold medallist, Annabelle Williams is hoping to influence corporate Australia in changing the face of disability. Williams who is legal counsel for the Australian Olympic Committee has contributed to […]
Theatre ensemble for artists with disability
There’s a shift happening across Australian stages, with accessibility and inclusivity within arts practices and community spaces taking the spotlight and one of the major players in Queensland is Indelabilityarts. […]
Brain Injury Conference program update
Now in its sixth year, Brain Injury Australia’s National Brain Injury Conference, driving improvements in services and supports for over 700,000 Australians living with brain injury, will be held at Brisbane’s […]