The latest ARATA webinar will provide a practical guide to controlling lighting, air conditioning, front door security, TV and other devices in the home. Participants will be introduced to: Assessment […]
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Slight decline in disability prevalence
The number of Australians with disability declined slightly while the numbers of those furthering their education rose along with increases in people with severe disability working full-time, according to the […]
Young people on the spectrum show their gaming skills
Young people with autism and Asperger’s syndrome have developed two computer games that were shown at the recent gaming convention, Penny Arcade Expo (PAX) Australia. Games participants were mentored by […]
National Disability Leadership Awards opens for nominations
Nominations are open for The National Awards for Disability Leadership 2020.The awards acknowledge the work undertaken to support the community through the pandemic, bushfires and other major disasters. Please focus […]
UNESCO project for people with disability
UN agency UNESCO has launched ‘Story for Development’, a writing project for people with disability. It invites them to share their stories in order to identify and explore the enabling […]
Postponed: Brain Injury Conference
Due to Covid-19 and the associated issues with number limits, border closures and travel restrictions, the 8th National Brain Injury Conference has been postponed until early 2021 with a date […]
Supporting vulnerable children during COVID-19
Vulnerable and disadvantaged children will benefit from extra government funding during COVID-19. The funds will be directed to Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) services to support children with trauma-related […]
Latest statistics on disability
There were 4.4 million Australians with disability or 17.7 per cent of the population in 2018, down from 18.3 per cent in 2015, according to the latest data from the […]
Community Connector program expanded to remote areas
People with disability in rural and remote locations will receive easier access and more NDIS support following the expansion of the National Community Connector program. Four population groups to benefit […]
Good and bad news for people with disability
There were 4.4 million Australians with disability or 17.7 per cent of the population in 2018, down from 18.3 per cent in 2015, according to the latest data from the […]
New safety standards go into imported disability vehicles
Imported disability vehicles are now subject to updated rules ensuring that safety considerations are regulated to comply with Australian Standards. Changes have commenced to progressively roll out improvements as part […]
Q&A with Cameron Bloomfield from Rainbow Rights
Cameron Bloomfield, 34, represents his community at university lectures and conferences. He has had his challenges in life and has come out the other end in a better place. He […]