Talking Disability
eftpos pilot to make online payments easier for people with disability
Tags Accessibility Posted 1 year agoUsing eftpos to pay for shopping and services is a no-brainer for many but poses challenges for people living with... Read more
RC to examine pathways and barriers to employment for people with disability
Tags Employment Royal Commission Posted 1 year agoPathways and barriers to open employment for people with disability is the subject of the ninth public hearing of the... Read more
Invisible disability stigma driving workers to hide conditions
Tags Conditions Accessibility Employment Posted 1 year agoIn the lead up to International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) on Thursday 3rd December, employment service... 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 1 year agoThe Australian Government was responsible for “serious failures” to people with disability during the early stages of... Read more
Fearless Australians smash disability stereotypes in new film series
Tags Conditions User Stories Autism Down Syndrome Accessibility Posted 1 year agoSix short films showcasing fearless Australians living with disability premiered on International Day of People with... Read more
Business awards recognise female leaders driving social change with NDIS tech solutions
Tags Noticeboard Posted 1 year agoNational Disability Insurance Scheme (NDSI) financial services provider My Plan Manager has won national recognition of... Read more
New TV series encourages schools to explore disability and inclusion
Tags Conditions Autism Education Accessibility Mental Health Posted 1 year agoAustralian high schools are encouraged to mark International Day of People with Disability, celebrated this Thursday... Read more
Purple spotlight to shine on global landmarks this International Day of People with Disability
Tags Accessibility Employment Advice Industry Posted 1 year agoIconic buildings around the world will glow purple on 3 December to celebrate and put a spotlight on the economic... Read more
New tech club for young people with autism coming to regional South Australia
Tags Autism Education Posted 1 year agoYoung people with autism in the South Australian town Port Pirie, will be able to build technical and social skills at a... Read more
Victorian students with disability to benefit from $1.6b State Government education support
Tags Education Government Posted 1 year agoThe Victorian Government has announced $1.6 billion in funding to support students with disability in the classroom... Read more
First Nations people with disability raise injustice, discrimination at RC
Tags Government Royal Commission Posted 1 year agoFirst Nations people with disability will tell the Disability Royal Commission this week about the structural violence... Read more
Peak body launches national autism helpline
Tags Autism Advice Posted 1 year agoVictorian autism peak body Amaze has launched a national autism helpline called Autism Connect. Read more
First Nations people to tell their stories at next RC hearing
Tags Government Royal Commission Posted 1 year agoFirst Nations people with disability and their families who have interacted with child protection systems will tell... Read more
MS Australia announces the appointment of new CEO
Tags Noticeboard Industry Posted 1 year agoThe Board of MS Australia has announced Mr Rohan Greenland as the organisation’s new Chief Executive Officer. Read more
Early intervention plays important part in development of children on autism spectrum
Tags NDIS Autism Posted 1 year agoA landmark report has been released looking at the impact of early intervention on children on the autism spectrum. Read more
Finalists announced for 2020 National Awards for Disability Leadership
Posted 1 year agoResearchers, artists, advocates and volunteer organisations are among the 2020 National Awards for Disability Leadership... Read more
Central Coast social enterprise creates disability employment opportunities
Tags Employment Posted 1 year agoA social enterprise selling sewing and crafting supplies while providing employment for people with disability has... Read more
Wheelchair users to wear their personality on their wheels
Tags Accessibility Transport Posted 1 year agoAustralian wheelchair users can now add a personal touch to their 'wheels' thanks to an Australian-first product... Read more
Disability Royal Commission extension requested as Interim Report released
Posted 1 year agoChair of the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Ronald Sackville... Read more
Resolving unconscious bias towards people with disability in the workplace
Tags Accessibility Employment Posted 1 year agoOPINION - Unconscious biases towards people with disability are still negatively influencing the recruitment process and... Read more