Best Wishes for the Festive Season to all our readers for the final issue of F2L for 2022 The Father Christmas image is from the STEPS Autism Treehouse Christmas Party […]
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Posted inEducation
Grants for children with disability and developmental concerns
Two projects, led by Autism Queensland and the Australian Catholic University, will provide support to children aged up to eight years and their families as part of the National Early […]
Posted inCommunity Affairs
CPActive launches world-first education initiative
Disability advocates launch world-first education campaign.
Posted inNews
Industry gathers for Australian Disability Service Awards
The Australian Disability Service Conference & Awards took place on November 9 at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre. MC for the conference was TV presenter and Paralympian Karni […]
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Consultation opens on review of Disability Services Act
The first major review of the Disability Services Act since 1986 is now open for public consultation. Minister for Social Services Amanda Rishworth said comments on the proposed changes are […]
Posted inCommunity Affairs
How to get into the action for IDPwD
The 2022 International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is December 3, that recognises the 4.4 million Australians with disability. As announced by the United Nations, IDPwD’s theme for 2022 […]
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National register for special purpose car seats
Parents of children with disabilities and medical conditions can now access independent safety information about specialised car seats following a world-first crash-testing program. Mobility and Accessibility for Children in Australia […]
Posted inNDIA
Budget 2022 delivers on the NDIS
The Albanese Government is moving in the right direction in getting the NDIS back on track. Among the funding commitments announced in the Budget were increases to strengthen fraud detection […]
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Government fast forwards NDIS Independent Review
The Albanese Government has launched an Independent Review into the NDIS that will be delivered in collaboration with participants, their families, carers, providers, workers and the wider community. The review […]
Posted inArts
Arts Leadership program opens for women with disability
Applications are now invited for the Arts Leadership Front and Centre program for women with disability. This unique 10-month program supported by Accessible Arts, offers career coaching and professional development […]
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2-in-1 Car Seat Solution
The Thomashilfen Defender is a 2-in-1 car seat solution that helps families enjoy safe travelling. A car seat and booster, the Defender offers children with special needs 360 degrees of […]
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Preliminary report on NDIS
An early report on the future of the NDIS and proposals to restructure the scheme has been delivered by disability advocate and Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott. Among the […]