The Kites Toybox Library in Perth, that provides specialised toys on loan for children with a disability, has just celebrated its 45th anniversary. The library started life in 1975 when […]
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Human Rights Commissions Covid-19 guidelines
The Australian Human Rights Commission has published a policy guideline to assist persons with a disability during Covid-19. Policy responses to the Sars-CoV-2 virus and associated disease, Covid-19, including isolation […]
Infection data collection for NDIS participants and workers underway
Data on infection rates of COVID-19 for NDIS participants and workers are now being provided to the community. The data is being collated through reporting mechanisms of the NDIS Quality […]
Artist-in-Residence program applications now open
Accessible Arts and Bundanon Trust Artist-In-Residence program will be going ahead this year. Applications are now open for artists with disability in NSW and the ACT to undertake a six-night […]
Raising the bar on disability care
Encouraging paid workers to employ an appropriate respectful personal relationship with young people with disability will lift standards in the sector, according to new research. It will lead to children […]
Ministers get together for NDIS update
Commonwealth, state and territory disability ministers met recently to deliver an update on the NDIS. The telepresence meeting opened by acknowledging the death of 2020 ACT Senior Australian of the […]
A Remarkable day for a demo
Remarkable, a disability tech accelerator working with early stage startups that has just completed a 16-week program will run their demo day in August. Usually this is a face-to-face event, […]
Physical Disability NSW online workshops in July
Physical Disability Council of NSW is running a series of online workshops in July. The workshops will be run via Zoom by skilled peer facilitators with lived experience of disability, […]
NDIS updates: Vic. lockdown, price guide and more
NDIS participants in lockdown in Melbourne towers have been assured that services will continue to be provided. Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra NDIS Minister Stuart Robert said that […]
National Disability Research Partnership needs to include carers
The vital role carers have in the community should be a focus in the new National Disability Research Partnership, according to Carers Australia chief executive, Liz Callaghan. The new disability-inclusive […]
Audio description rolls out on ABC and SBS
Audio description will now feature on ABC and SBS television programs making content more accessible for people who are blind or vision impaired. The verbal narration that complements the soundtrack […]
Brain Injury Conference: FINAL Call For Papers
Brain Injury Australia, is making a FINAL Call for Papers. The organization is holding its National Conference at the University of Sydney, November 23-25, 2020. The voice of people with […]