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Mature workers with disability can improve job prospects through new pilot program
Tags Accessibility Employment Posted 5 days ago by Liz AldersladeA new pilot program based in Western Sydney will be assisting older workers with disability to find more work prospects … Read more
New app supporting Aussies living with young onset Parkinson's disease
Tags Conditions Accessibility Health and Wellbeing Advice Research Posted 1 week ago by Liz AldersladeThe launch of a new digital app and resource hub in conjunction with World Parkinson's Day on 11 April will be benefitin… Read more
Celebrating disability at 2021 Adelaide Fringe: Shows to watch
Tags Conditions Autism Accessibility Posted 2 months ago by Emily EricksonWhile the Adelaide Fringe will look a bit different in 2021, there is still plenty of entertainment to be enjoyed in per… Read more
Australian bra invention helping all women dress independently with dignity
Tags NDIS Conditions Accessibility Posted 2 months agoWomen with disability or physical limitations from illness, temporary injury or surgery can now dress more independently… Read more
Uber announces subsidised trips for people with accessibility needs in Victoria
Tags Accessibility Transport Posted 3 months agoVictorians with disability and accessibility needs now have more subsidised transport options due to a partnership betwe… Read more
People with disability wanted for a focus group on futuristic vehicles
Tags Accessibility Transport Research Posted 3 months agoThe Australian Federation of Disability Organisations (AFDO) and La Trobe University are calling for expressions of inte… Read more
Summer holiday activities for kids with disability
Tags Autism Accessibility Posted 3 months ago by Emily EricksonWith summer school holidays comes new routines and less structure for children with disability. Whether you're looking t… Read more
2020: Our Year in Review
Tags NDIS Accessibility Mental Health Government Royal Commission Posted 3 months ago2020 has been a year of change and uncertainty across Australia and the globe, especially for the disability industry an… Read more
Joint paper calls for end to segregation of people with disability in Australia
Tags Accessibility Royal Commission Posted 4 months agoDisability rights and advocacy organisations are calling upon the Disability Royal Commission to fully investigate the n… Read more
NDIS yet to solve disability accommodation shortage for Victorians
Tags NDIS Accessibility Accommodation Posted 4 months agoFor many Victorians with disability, the right to choose where they live and who they live with is so constrained that t… Read more
Partnership expands mental health support to future Paralympians
Tags Accessibility Mental Health Posted 4 months agoThe Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) and Paralympics Australia have announced a significant partnership to support th… Read more
eftpos pilot to make online payments easier for people with disability
Tags Accessibility Posted 4 months agoUsing eftpos to pay for shopping and services is a no-brainer for many but poses challenges for people living with disab… Read more
Invisible disability stigma driving workers to hide conditions
Tags Conditions Accessibility Employment Posted 4 months agoIn the lead up to International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Thursday 3rd December, employment service provi… Read more
RC report finds “serious failures” to people with disability during early stages of COVID-19
Tags NDIS Accessibility Mental Health Government Royal Commission Posted 4 months agoThe Australian Government was responsible for “serious failures” to people with disability during the early stages of th… Read more
Fearless Australians smash disability stereotypes in new film series
Tags Conditions User Stories Autism Down Syndrome Accessibility Posted 4 months agoSix short films showcasing fearless Australians living with disability premiered on International Day of People with Dis… Read more
New TV series encourages schools to explore disability and inclusion
Tags Conditions Autism Education Accessibility Mental Health Posted 4 months agoAustralian high schools are encouraged to mark International Day of People with Disability, celebrated this Thursday 3rd… Read more
Purple spotlight to shine on global landmarks this International Day of People with Disability
Tags Accessibility Employment Advice Industry Posted 4 months agoIconic buildings around the world will glow purple on 3 December to celebrate and put a spotlight on the economic contri… Read more
Wheelchair users to wear their personality on their wheels
Tags Accessibility Transport Posted 5 months agoAustralian wheelchair users can now add a personal touch to their 'wheels' thanks to an Australian-first product launche… Read more
Resolving unconscious bias towards people with disability in the workplace
Tags Accessibility Employment Posted 5 months agoUnconscious biases towards people with disability are still negatively influencing the recruitment process and preventin… Read more
Virtual reality program a ‘game-changer’ for children with intellectual disabilities
Tags Accessibility Research Posted 5 months agoResearchers at the University of South Australia (UniSA) have developed a new virtual reality (VR) program to help child… Read more