STEPS managing director, Carmel Crouch has a new title, Senior Citizen of the Year, at the Sunshine Coast Australia Day Awards for promoting change and opportunity in the disability community. […]
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Melbourne Institute delivers grant recipients
Eight projects have been selected for a research partnership with the Melbourne Disability Institute. The Community Based Research Scheme is designed to encourage and support the disability community in evaluating […]
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Accessible Arts launches 2021 activities program
Accessible Arts has released details of its 2021 calendar that includes a new training program, video art initiative and a musical event at the Sydney Festival. The organisation is helping […]
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NDIA wants participant input on NDIS reforms
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is calling on people with disability, participants, their families, carers and the disability sector to have their say on changes to make the NDIS […]
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“Unprecedented” funding for Victorian students with disability
The Victorian Budget 2020/21 will invest an unprecedented $1.6 billion to support school students with disability in an ‘Australian-first’ Disability Inclusion package. The record investments, which will double the number of students receiving extra […]
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Mt Kosciuszko beckons for cerebral palsy fundraiser
Peter Wilson, an Adaminaby local with cerebral palsy, is preparing to conquer Mount Kosciuszko to raise money and awareness for his disability with Wilson and 11 supporters taking on the […]
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DSS warns of possible scam alert
The Department of Social Services (DSS) has received reports that members of the public have been contacted via phone and social media, by an individual or individuals offering government grant […]
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Accessible Australia app takes you on a journey
Spinal Life Australia has launched Accessible Australia, a free app intended to give people with disability information that will give them the confidence to explore the country. The app is […]
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Finalists in Victorian Disability Sports Awards
The Victorian Disability Sport and Recreation Awards (VDSR Awards) finalists across 11 categories have been announced. The awards recognise the achievements of sportspeople with disability, coaches, organisations, officials and volunteers […]
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Free Webinar: Digital Accessibility, the Law and You
Digital accessibility and the law is a hot topic right now. With thousands of digital accessibility lawsuits in the US are we just lucky in Australia with fewer here? Does […]
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Artists with disability putting on a show
A new radio show and podcast is aiming to turn on listeners to the unique, compelling and unconventional creativity of artists with disability. Activated Arts is a 30-minute program that explores […]
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Community Research Showcase for people with disability
Projects that could have a positive impact on people with disability will be unveiled at a Community Research Showcase on October 15. Five community organisations will present details of the […]