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The space features a range of therapy and consultancy rooms, a training facility, day option spaces and the Variety Sensory and Social Space [Source: Autism SA]

Sensory and social space for autism opens in Adelaide’s north

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A purpose built, state-of-the-art sensory and social space for people with autism has opened in Adelaide’s northern…

The new pilot will trial the effectiveness of health professionals in assessing the functional capacity of people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]

New pilot will trial health professionals in accessing functional capacity

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The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will trial the effectiveness of health professionals in assessing the…

The new project, DisRupted will fund three to four individuals or teams to create a film approximately 20 minutes in length [Source: Shutterstock]

Film project to DisRupt and share stories of disability experience

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Budding Australian creatives and filmmakers with disability will have the opportunity to create their own film, thank…

Connect50 is part of the State Government’s Every opportunity: Victoria’s economic participation plan for people with disability 2018-2020 [Source: Shutterstock]

Project offers regional tertiary students with disability paid internships

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Fifty tertiary students with disability living in regional Victoria are set to benefit from a new Government funded p…

The report has revealed 206 reports of alleged abuse and neglect of adults with disability, involving informal supports between August 2015 and October 2018 [Source: Shutterstock]

NSW Ombudsman report highlights shocking abuse and neglect

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A report released by the New South Wales (NSW) Ombudsman has revealed horrific acts of abuse and neglect of adults wi…

Brett Lacey with Aussie Biscuits' supported employees [Source: House with No Steps]

Aussie Biscuits to cook up Jam Drops and job opportunities in new factory

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A New South Wales biscuit baking business that has been creating employment opportunities for people with disability …

SA's first ever accessible music festival will boast a range of music artists and entertainment to celebrate the International Day of People with Disabilities [Source: Sounds & Vibes]

South Australia welcomes first accessible music festival

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South Australia will welcome its first ever accessible music festival this summer to celebrate the International Day …

UNSW researchers revealed last year that Australians with intellectual disability are dying from avoidable deaths at double the rate of the general population [Source: Shutterstock]

Urgent inquiry into intellectual disability deaths a key focus of upcoming events

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An event held in Sydney early next week will address the urgent need for an inquiry into health and avoidable deaths …

The podcast is lead by DSC father-daughter duo Roland and Evie Naufal [Source: Disability Services Consulting]

New podcast airs candid conversations on disability

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A new podcast brought to life by Disability Services Consulting (DSC) will bring industry experts and identities toge…

Wheelchair innovation launches in Australia

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An innovative product already helping wheelchair users overseas is being launched in Australia

The Marveloo will have a semi-permanent position at both the Lake Wendouree North Gardens and Mars Stadium in Ballarat [Source: City of Ballarat]

Ballarat welcomes accessible and transportable toilet and changing facility

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The Victorian city of Ballarat will become more inclusive of people with disability, with the installation of a tran…

The increasingly popular online learning environments at Australian universities are a growing concern to people who are blind or have low vision [Source: Shutterstock]

Online learning environment “a growing concern” for university students with vision impairment

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An increasingly popular method of teaching within Australian universities is causing barriers for students with visio…

Alliance20 members at the launch in Canberra on Tuesday 23 October [Source: Life Without Barriers]

New alliance of providers to collaborate over NDIS issues

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Some of Australia’s largest disability service providers have joined forces in creating a new alliance to help impr…

Researchers are investigating the benefit of psychological support, which will help people living in with MS adjust emotionally and socially to the chronic condition [Source: Shutterstock]

World-first trial to help people with MS adjust socially and emotionally

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A world-first study is taking a holistic look at psychological strategies in managing multiple sclerosis (MS).

NDS' K-12 Inclusion Challenge is encouraging Australian kids to raise awareness of disability and support and promote practical inclusion within their classrooms [Source: National Disability Services]

Australian children encouraged to pave the way for a more inclusive world

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SPONSORED STORY: Every child deserves to feel included in their school and one program is working to encourage Austr…

People with disability, reduced mobility and families with prams attended the opening of the Sydney Harbour Bridge elevators last week [Source: Serena Ovens (Twitter)]

Sydney Harbour Bridge now fully accessible!

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One of Australia’s greatest landmarks, Sydney Harbour Bridge, is now accessible to everyone following the installat…

Speech pathologists can make a real difference to the lives of children with DLD [Source: Shutterstock]

Awareness day highlights condition affecting an average of two children per classroom

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A condition affecting an average of two children in every classroom will be the focus of International Developmental …

The nation-first guideline will improve the diagnostic consistency of autism across the country, an approach the community has requested for a number of year [Source: Shutterstock]

Australia’s first national guideline for autism assessment and diagnosis released

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Australians with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can expect optimal clinical care, thanks to the release of the nation…

Sam Hensman using ALTO with Daish Malani, the Technical Director and (other) Co-founder of Add-Life Technologies [Source: Add-Life Technologies]

Virtual reality device aids stroke recovery

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A virtual reality device is helping rehabilitate people who have had a stroke with modern technology that is also abl…

The investment of $1.2 million will help address a number of complex issues, including reducing barriers and discrimination faced by people with disability [Source: Shutterstock]

Disability advocacy amped up in WA and VIC

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A funding boost for systemic advocacy will support the rights of people with disability as the National Disability In…

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