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 […]
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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 […]
A “significant win” for the deaf community
For the first time, the National 2021 Census will refer to ‘Auslan’ as a language option and follows efforts by Deaf Australia who has been working with the Australian Bureau […]
Hearing Services get NDIS update
The future of hearing services in Australia is more secure with an arrangement between the NDIS and the Hearing Services Program that applies from July 1, 2020. The Hearing Services […]
AFDO webinar for NDIS plan effectiveness
The Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) recently held an online information session called Getting the Most Out of Your NDIS Plan. This webinar was recorded and is now available […]
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 […]
Canon Oceania Community Grants Program now open
Submissions for Canon Oceania 2020 Grants Program is now open with a new category and increased cash donations to support the most vulnerable causes across the country including people with […]