Accessible Arts is look looking for NSW and ACT-based arts practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf to become Accessible Arts advisors. As an advisor you will work with Accessible […]
Tag: fl-nl3
Posted inNews
ACCC update on RAT kits pricing concerns
The ACCC is continuing to receive a high number of consumer reports about pricing and selling practices relating to rapid antigen tests (RATs) and is investigating several potential Australian Consumer […]
Posted inDisability Royal Commisssion
Deadlines for Royal Commission submissions and private sessions
The Disability Royal Commission has announced key dates in 2022 for making submissions and registering for private sessions. These stories of people with lived experience of disability have informed the […]
Posted inNews
Vision Australia wins CBAA Award
The Community Broadcasting Association of Australia has given its Technical Excellence in Services Award to Dale Simpson from Vision Australia Radio. VA network manager, Conrad Browne said Simpson was nominated […]
Posted inNews
Meet the Disability Leadership Award recipients for 2021
The National Awards for Disability Leadership have been announced, recognising seven disability leaders, working across a wide range of fields and achieving outstanding outcomes to improve the status of disabled […]
Posted inNews
Natalie Wade recognised for her work in disability
Disability support lawyer Natalie Wade has won the inaugural 2021 Disabled Women in Business, People’s Choice Award in South Australia. “Winning this award is an important recognition of the value-add […]
Posted inNews
ATSA Independent Living Expo Canberra “successfully held”
It was delayed four weeks due to the recent ACT lockdowns, but the change affected few of the more than 60 exhibitors on the show floor for the two days […]
Posted inNews
Microsoft accessibility updated on Windows 11
Claimed to be the most inclusively designed version of Windows to date, Windows 11 has been developed for people with different abilities, needs and preferences. According to Microsoft it started […]
Posted inNews
Funding boost for NDIS participants
Funds collected from incorrect or non-compliant payments from NDIS providers has been redirected to NDIS participant plans. A National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) Compliance Response Team that was established earlier […]
Posted inNews
Surf lifesaving club collects international accessibility award
One of Australia’s oldest surf lifesaving clubs has won the IPC/IAKS Distinction for Accessibility in Architecture Award. Built in 1907, the Coogee SLSC in Sydney patrols a beach with over four million visits each year. […]
Posted inNews
Legislation cuts red tape for NDIS participants
The government has introduced legislation to improve the NDIS experiences of participants, their families and carers. The amendments provide for a significant reduction in administrative red tape and strengthen the […]
Posted inNews
More protection from harm for NDIS participants
NDIS participants now have more protection from abuse, neglect or exploitation risk. The National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Improving Supports for At Risk Participants) Bill 2021 implements key recommendations and […]