Returning for one night only, Maeve Marsden’s crowd favourite Queerstories is on this Saturday February 22. Back by popular demand, Queerstories celebrates the culture and creativity of the LGBTQI+community, one […]
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Posted inCommunity News
Revamped Camp MDA launches
Camp MDA has been relaunched with a brand new program. The new three-day program, developed by Muscular Dystrophy Australia (MDA) will be delivered in April and will bring children aged […]
Posted inDisability Inclusion
Government extends National Early Childhood Program
The Federal government will extend the National Early Childhood Program (NECP) with an extra $10 million in funding. Autism Queensland and the Australian Catholic University (ACU) will each receive an […]
Posted inEmployment
Helping NDIS participants reach their employment goals
Government and industry leaders have come together to launch an innovative training course for people working in the disability sector, with the aim of supporting and guidingNDIS participants across Australia […]
Posted inAssistive Technology
Privacy and security in focus at webinar
People with Disability Australia will hold a webinar next month focused on the privacy and security of digital health tools like My Health Record. Participants will learn how to adjust […]
Posted inNDIS
People with disability guiding NDIS reform
Respected disability advocates El Gibbs and Dougie Herd have been appointed as the two co-chairs of the newly formed NDIS Reform Advisory Committee. Announcing the appointments, outgoing NDIS Minister Bill […]
Posted inArtificial Intelligence
Access to health services through AI
A South Australian startup is on a nation-wide mission to transform access to allied health services like occupational therapy using artificial intelligence (AI). The startup, Ardant, uses AI and automation […]
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Carols by Candlelight to be audio described via Vision Australia Radio
Vision Australia Radio is providing an audio-described simulcast of Vision Australia’s Carols by Candlelight once again, across its national radio network and the Community Radio Network. This Christmas Eve tradition, […]
Posted inArts
Pause urged on changes to therapy funding
SANE Australia is among the organisations and advocates calling for potential changes to music and art therapy funding to be paused. It follows NDIS Minister Bill Shorten’s announcement that funding […]
Posted inDisability Sports
Paralympians to take on Kosciuszko’s Peak
Richard ‘Dick’ Cordukes and Chris Sparks have been mates for over 40 years and share more than a few common bonds. They are both keen outdoorsmen, love their sport and […]
Posted inArts
Shaping narratives, forging frames: Frame Shift exhibition
Frame Shift – an exhibition of films and video artworks by artists with and without disability – arrives at the Sydney Opera House next week. Featuring 11 original works exploring […]
Posted inEducation
Graduation season kicks off at The Shepherd Centre
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 […]