Mission Australia’s Youth Survey 2021 is now open inviting people aged 15-19, living in Australia to contribute to the largest online survey of its kind that provides an important insight into the […]
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Smooth sailing for Covid vaccinations at VMCH
It was a Covid vaccination with a difference with something distinctly ‘royal’ about one of Melbourne disability services organisation VMCH’s vaccine sessions recently. Members of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) […]
Speaking out about Down syndrome
Among the speakers at the Down Syndrome Day at NSW Parliament House was disability advocate Tara Elliffe who spoke about the importance of having a social connection and employment. Tara […]
Join in ‘World Down Syndrome Day’
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is a global awareness day recognised since 2012 by the UN, which takes place on 21 March every year. On WDSD people with Down syndrome, […]
STEPS Pathways College extension opens
The STEPS Pathways College extension, said to be a first-of-its-kind college creating opportunities for young adults with disabilities and autism, has opened in Caloundra, on the Queensland Sunshine Coast. The […]
Drone training program takes off in Perth
In what is believed to be an Australian first, a new drone training program in Perth is making new technology more accessible to people with a disability, specifically for those […]
New website supporting Victorians with disability
Victoria has launched a new website to help people with disability find the allied health services they need. My Allied Health Space provides information, tools and training resources guidance for […]
Apply now for Variety Scholarships for kids
Applications are now open for the 2021 Variety Heart Scholarships, which provide grants of up to $5000 for children with a demonstrated talent in sport or arts but need help […]
School initiative challenging stereotypes
NSW regional services community organisation, Social Futures has designed a new program ‘Different on the Outside, Same on the Inside’ for primary school children. The free program, facilitated by Social […]
Have your say on proposed NDIS changes
Disability organisations are seeking input from interested parties on the proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) that may impact access and eligibility, budgets and plan flexibility that […]
Accessible technology shines at CES 2021
CES 2021 was the biggest digital technology event in history and many of the next-generation products that were announced January have been developed to improve the lives of people with […]
Disability housing project opens in Perth
Big disability housing project opens in Perth