Canon Oceania submissions for its 2021 Grants Program are open, with an increase in cash donations for this year’s winners. Canon Oceania has supported more than 75 schools, not-for-profits and community groups with […]
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Arts sector to design disability code of conduct
Arts Access Australia (AAA) has received funding from the Australia Council to develop a national Disability Access & Inclusion Code of Conduct for the Australian arts sector. The funding will […]
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I-Art Show and Sell
I-Art, an art initiative for young people with disability in Western Sydney, has a public exhibition running at the Octagon Gallery in Parramatta until June 21. This talented group of […]
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Aussies more charitable if safeguards in place
New research has found that more people would increase donations to charity organisations with expense management systems in place. A survey conducted by management platform group DiviPay revealed that 74 […]
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NDIS report shows positive outcomes for participants
The latest National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) quarterly report showed strong outcomes among those aged 15 to 24 in paid jobs and fewer hospital admission for participants over 25. The […]
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Don’t miss the Hunter Disability Expo
For close to a decade, Nathan Basha, pictured, has dedicated a great deal of his time, energy and passion delivering one clear message that is, “people with disability should have […]
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CYDA establishing committee for young people with disability
Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is forming a Youth Executive to help young people with disability navigate the NDIS. ‘The Compass’ comprises 10 to 12 (aged 18-25) […]
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Victorian Sport Awards sprinting ahead
Winners of the Victorian Sport Awards that celebrate participants, organisers, initiatives and volunteers behind the scenes from all levels of sport in the state, will be announced on June 3. […]
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University of Sydney developing disability research agenda
University of Sydney researchers are leading a national consortium of academic and NGO partners to develop a disability research agenda for Australia for the next decade. As part of […]
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Camden Council receives Communication Access Accreditation
Camden Council is the first council in NSW to be accredited with the Communication Access Symbol from Scope Australia. The council was trained and assessed by disability provider Northcott, the […]
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Disability Royal Commission calls time on restrictive practices
The Disability Royal Commission has published an Overview of responses to the Restrictive practices Issues paper. Respondents to the paper overwhelmingly called for the use of ‘restrictive practices’ against people […]
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Autism Awareness Month helping increase inclusion and more
For Nikki Towill being a mother of children with special needs can be quite challenging for a variety of reasons. And finding the right support that is both accessible and […]