Seven Deaf children, aged 5-6 years old, will be graduating from The Shepherd Centre‘s early intervention program and getting ready for their next adventure – big school. Their graduation showcase […]
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Variety Heart Scholarships open
Talented and gifted kids can now apply for up to $4000 in funding through the Variety Heart Scholarships. The funding can be used to pay for annual tuition, travel, fees […]
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New project tackles body image issues for women with disability
Women with disability face unique challenges regarding body image and the My Body My Voice Project reveals new research to address these challenges. “Body dissatisfaction is a universal experience, and […]
Posted inEmployment
WorkAbility expos coming to a city near you
WorkAbility Expos connect employers and people with disability, including those with high needs. Funded by the Department of Social Services, the Expos provide a welcoming and supportive environments to allow […]
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New Centre of Excellence delivers mental healthcare for people with disability
The Queensland government will commit $2 million a year into the establishment of the new Queensland Centre of Excellence in Intellectual and Developmental Disability Mental Health (QCEAIDH) at Mater’s South Brisbane […]
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Ambassadors for International Day of People with Disability
Australian ambassadors reflect the diversity of people with disability.
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Queensland calls all Games changers
As the Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games approach, authorities are considering the legacy that the Games can leave on the state of Queensland. This includes how the Games can […]
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Have your say on social justice in Canterbury-Bankstown
The City of Canterbury Bankstown is developing its first ever social justice charter and wants to hear from the community what issues matter most to them. Those who live, work […]
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Global alliance marks International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day
Over 60 organisations from around the globe marked the fourth annual International Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness Day as part of the Global Alliance for Myotonic Dystrophy Awareness. Held on 15 September, […]
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40 Voices podcast delves into spinal cord injury
An 18-episode podcast series created for families impacted by childhood-acquired spinal cord injury and dysfunction (SCI/D) has just been released. Called 40 Voices, and hosted by SpineCare Foundation, the series […]
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Consultation on Foundational Supports
Consultations around the design of Foundational Supports are starting this month. Public consultation with people with lived experience and their families and carers, disability organisations, along with the broader sector will […]
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Help your child LEAP into their future
Expressions of interest are now open for Vision Australia’s 2025 LEAP program, designed to support young people aged 14 to 18 who are blind or have low vision build they […]