The Federal government has released its Aviation White Paper, setting out a series of reforms for the aviation industry. The industry has faced numerous complaints from people with disability about […]
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Getting more people involved in para-sports
Australians are invited to test out a range of para-sports, with Bupa and Disability Sports Australia (DSA) partnering to find the next generation of para-sports athletes. Through the “Try-Para Sport” […]
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Have your say on Australia’s Disability Strategy
The Federal government is inviting people to have their say on Australia’s Disability Strategy 2021–2031, with public consultation now open via the DSS Engage website. Easy Read and Auslan versions […]
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Paris bound – Manly Wheel Eagles
The Manly Wheel Eagles are set to compete in the National Wheelchair Basketball League (NWBL) finals in Shellharbour, NSW. This is a unique opportunity to watch elite wheelchair basketball athletes, […]
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Disability employment on the agenda at Sydney forum
An upcoming forum on disability employment aims to provide businesses with practical strategies and insights into creating more inclusive workplaces. The Disability Employment, Inclusion and Leadership Summit, to be held […]
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Government announces NDIS grant funding
The Federal government has announced $5 million in grant funding for regional and diverse NDIS communities. $5 million over two years will be available through The Knowledge and Skill Development […]
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Champion surfer keynote speaker for Sydney Disability Expo
World champion surfer and Paralympian Matt Formston is the ambassador and keynote speaker for the My Future, My Choice Disability Expo 2024. Diagnosed with macular dystrophy at age five, Formston […]
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Funding boost for Disability Representative Organisations
Eleven Disability Representative Organisations (DROs) – and Disability Advocacy Network Australia – will share in $3.37 million in grants from the Federal Government. The organisations that will receive the funding […]
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WA making its national parks more accessible
The Western Australia Government has announced a new $2 million initiative to improve disability access in the states ‘national parks. Accessible Parks WA is a partnership between the State Government, […]
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Dr Martin Laverty appointed CEO at Aruma
Dr Martin Laverty is the new CEO for Aruma. Laverty who joins the organisation from the Australian Medical Association where he is chief executive, will take up the role in […]
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Aussie athletes head to Copenhagen for Frame Running camp
Six athletes from Australia will be attending Frame Running Development Camp and CPISRA International Cup 2022 in Copenhagen, Demark from July 10-17. The Australians will join 176 athletes from 17 […]
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Australian Para-Rowers bring home gold
Australian Para-Rowers delivered two gold medal winning performances on the final day of competition at World Rowing Cup 1 in Belgrade, Serbia. Triple Paralympic Silver Medallist Erik Horrie took out […]