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Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM says the International Day of People with Disability is a chance to encourage people to become leaders in the community. [Source: Supplied]

Australian of the Year calls for people with disability to show their inner leadership

Tags User Stories Education Accessibility Employment Industry Posted 8 months ago by Anna Christian

With International Day of People With Disability being held tomorrow, Queensland Australian of the Year, Dinesh Palipana... Read more

Australia’s 2.65 million carers are being celebrated for the amount of unpaid care they provide. [Source: Shutterstock]

National Carers Week recognises the compassionate work of carers

Tags User Stories Autism Education Health and Wellbeing Mental Health Industry Government Posted 10 months ago by Anna Christian

For years Danie didn’t realise she was a carer, she just did what she could to support her daughter. Read more

About 20,000 Australians live with restricted mobility due to a spinal cord injury but many still want to attend events or travel. [Source: Shutterstock]

Accessibility is key to opportunity this Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Week

Tags Conditions User Stories Accessibility Industry Posted 11 months ago by Anna Christian

Businesses are being called on to recognise the value of being accessible to people with restricted mobility during... Read more

Outdoorsy by nature, Barkuma’s DES helped Sam after high school to gain work experience and employment at Living Colour Nursery, where he has been happily employed for 2 years. [Source: Supplied]

Employment transition support for school students with disability to combat unemployment issues

Tags User Stories Education Employment Posted 11 months ago

SPONSORED STORY - Disability service provider, Barkuma, is hoping to combat unemployment issues among school students... Read more

Caelan is enjoying his time at STEPS Car Detailing on the Sunshine Coast. [Source: STEPS Group]

Young student with disability begins life changing work

Tags User Stories Education Posted 1 year ago

Caelan has big dreams in the automotive industry.  Read more

All members of the Queensland band The KingStones are NDIS participants. [Source: KingStones Music]

Aussie band has big plans for 2021 thanks to NDIS support

Tags NDIS User Stories Education Posted 1 year ago

After a successful 2020, Australian band The KingStones, who are all National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more

‘The Invisible Podcast’ was created to build awareness of how some individuals experience their disabilities. [Source Mable]

World-first sensory journey to portray what it’s like living with a disability

Tags Conditions User Stories Education Posted 1 year ago

Australian disability and aged care support network Mable has launched the world’s first podcast reflecting the personal... Read more

Fearless Films Season 2 premieres on Thursday, 3 December - International Day of People with Disability [Source: Feros Care].

Fearless Australians smash disability stereotypes in new film series

Tags Conditions User Stories Autism Down Syndrome Accessibility Posted 1 year ago

Six short films showcasing fearless Australians living with disability premiered on International Day of People with... Read more

“There was no facial expressions. He was dribbling. He wasn’t interacting with the dogs which he normally loved. He just sat there." (Source: Disability Royal Commission)

ROYAL COMMISSION: An overuse of medications and restrictive practices

Tags NDIS Therapies User Stories Accessibility Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability held hearings, running... Read more

“Autistic students and their families need clarity now, before the end of this term, around where they fit in the roadmap for returning to school in term 4." (Source: iStock)

Students with autism face a decline in mental and physical health during lockdown

Tags User Stories Autism Research Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

Remote learning during Term 3 in Victoria, due to continued COVID lockdowns, has led to a decline in the mental and... Read more

Mr Richardson told the Commission PPE stockpiles were difficult to access. (Source: Disability Royal Commission)

ROYAL COMMISSION: Disability sector not supported during COVID-19

Tags NDIS User Stories Education Accessibility Posted 1 year ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability held hearings, running... Read more

Mr Sackville says that the hearing will examine the response to COVID-19 and any systemic issues that have been impacting people with disability. (Source: Disability Royal Commission)

Royal Commission hearing to investigate impact of COVID-19

Tags NDIS User Stories Accessibility Posted 2 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability has announced a public... Read more

“Often people in remote areas are discriminated against because of the remoteness and services just aren’t available..." (Source: iStock)

Inequality needs to be addressed for First Nations people with disability

Tags NDIS Conditions User Stories Accessibility Posted 2 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Black Lives Matter movement in, and outside, Australia has once more highlighted the inequality faced by First... Read more

"The further people are away from the ordinary places that other people in our community go, the more likely it is that things will happen that nobody will find out about." (Source: iStock)

Visibility and inclusion an essential safeguard for people with disability

Tags NDIS User Stories Accessibility Posted 2 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The visibility of people with disability in the community is key to ensuring they are not subjected to abuse and neglect... Read more

The organisation developed a Connections Hub​ as a part of World MS Day, as a way for people to share photos of themselves and tips for self-care. (Source: MS Australia)

World MS day highlights importance of connections - especially during COVID-19

Tags Conditions User Stories Accessibility Posted 2 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day, held over the weekend on 30 May, spotlighted the importance of connections for people... Read more

Disability Royal Commission turns its eyes to the impact of restrictive practices

Tags User Stories Accessibility Mental Health Posted 2 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

The Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability is once more seeking input... Read more

“However, several issues associated with access to and the delivery of SIL supports persist and some of these must be remedied as a matter of urgency.” (Source: Shutterstock)

NDIS supported living arrangements need urgent overhaul

Tags NDIS User Stories Accessibility Accommodation Research Posted 2 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

Urgent changes need to be made to help support National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to live... Read more

Keeley’s Cause is run entirely through volunteers, including Keeley herself and Sharon Murphy who is both the Director and Keeley’s mum. (Source: Supplied)

National Volunteer Week: from volunteering to creating a national charity

Tags User Stories Autism Education Accessibility Posted 2 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

National Volunteer Week (18 May –24 May) celebrates volunteers both big and small for their contributions to the... Read more

With the information around schools changing as more information comes out, teachers and students are also facing challenges with adapting to online learning. (Source: Shutterstock)

Students with disability face “disconnection” with online learning

Tags User Stories Accessibility Posted 2 years ago by Rebecca St Clair

As a result of COVID-19 many schools have moved partially or completely to online learning, a drastic shift from the... Read more

It has been the access to live Auslan interpreters, however, that has most changed Allyson’s life. (Source: Supplied)

Auslan interpreters help to connect people with the community

Tags Conditions User Stories Accessibility Posted 2 years ago

SPONSORED STORY - Allyson Smith has been Deaf since infancy and recently moved from her lifelong home of Brisbane to... Read more