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 […]
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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 […]
Keep kids entertained: Global Book Drop up and running
Where Happiness Hides, a picture book by Anthony Bertini and Jennifer Goldsmith, is now free to download to keep children entertained during COVID-19. How to participate: FIRST: Click the button […]
New online education platform supports inclusive classrooms
To support inclusive classrooms.
A friend indeed: free mental health support service
As part of the Australian Government’s mental health response to COVID-19, Independent Community Living Australia has launched eFriend, a free virtual peer support service providing consistent non-clinical, peer-based mental health support […]
Coffee van serving up work experience for teens on the spectrum
When COVID-19 saw cafes and restaurants close in April, it also saw the suspension of a hospitality work experience for two Autism Queensland Brighton School senior school students. However, help […]
Melbourne Institute: COVID-19 & NDIS Survey
University of Melbourne NDIS participant survey of COVID-19
Financial support for arts impacted by coronavirus
Financial support for arts practitioners in NSW affected by COVID-19 is being funded by The Australian Government, Australia Council For the Arts and the City of Sydney who are providing […]
COVID-19 plan protects people with disability
The Federal Government has moved to protect people with disability, unveiling a new Management and Operational Plan for COVID-19. It ensures that the most vulnerable people get the health care, […]