Talking Disability

National disability organisations are concerned the DES reforms are doing more harm than good for jobseekers with disability [Source: Shutterstock]

People with disability and employers ‘overlooked’ in DES reforms

Posted 6 months ago by Nicole Pope

The reform of Australia’s Disability Employment Services (DES) designed to give people with disability the opportun… Read more

DPS staff Nicole Pope, Michelle Beech and Mark Ogden are excited about the launch of the new Guides [Source: DPS]

Ink dries on Australia's first guide to disability support

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

An Australian first publication will change the way Australians with disability and their families access information… Read more

Doggone gorgeous! Proud first time mum Winna, with her 4 puppies born mid July [Source: Vision Australia]

New Seeing Eye Dog puppies call for volunteer carers

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

Inside the walls of Seeing Eye Dogs Australia’s breeding centre in Kensington, Melbourne herald the 72 tiny paws an… Read more

The group will provide strategic advice on the success and challenges as Western Australia transitions to full scheme [Source: Shutterstock]

WA establishes Advisory Group to aid NDIS transition

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Transition Governance Advisory Group has been established following the… Read more

The announcement details the biggest single investment in mental health infrastructure in Australia’s history [Source: Shutterstock]

Government invests in NSW and TAS mental health

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A record spend on mental health has been announced in the New South Wales (NSW) 2018-2019 Budget and another funding … Read more

The final stage of the NDIS roll-out has commenced in the Northern Territory, while Western Australia has become the final state to officially join the Scheme [Source: Shutterstock]

Northern Territory celebrates final NDIS roll-out while Western Australia joins

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

The final stage of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) roll-out in the Northern Territory (NT) has commen… Read more

According to the report, the State Government and its schools are letting these children and their families down [Source: Shutterstock]

Victorian report shows students with disability experience discrimination

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A report has shown Victorian children with disability face significant challenges in mainstream schools, including di… Read more

The Teachers’ Toolkit is a welcome response to the educational and social struggles often faced within our country’s education system [Source: Shutterstock]

New education toolkit bridges gap in communication difficulties

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

The launch of an Australian first online resource will help support teachers in educating students with communication… Read more

Sydney-based Afford has helped create meaningful activities and programs and worked with people with disability reach their personal and professional goals for over six decades [Source: Shutterstock]

Australian Foundation for Disability celebrates 65 years of service

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

One of Australia’s longest serving not-for-profit disability organisations, Australian Foundation for Disability (A… Read more

Howmans Gap can accommodate up to 174 people and is available for bookings now [Source: YMCA]

New accessible alpine base to warm the hearts of people with disability

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

Falls Creek in Victoria is now home to Australia’s first dedicated accessible alpine base. Read more

The friendly CCSA team have been offering their valued concierge services since 2011 [Source: CBS]

Nothing is too much trouble for Community Concierge SA

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

SPONSORED STORY - Businesses within an iconic Adelaide building can get their favourite shirt dry cleaned or a taxi b… Read more

The group has been formed to provide advice and feedback and reflect the NDIA’s commitment to working with key stakeholders and autism experts [Source: Shutterstock]

Advisory group established to support autism outcomes

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) will be better informed when it comes to supporting people with autis… Read more

Jessica D'Aguanno's short film Monday's Pillar [Source: Jessica D'Aguanno]

Focus On Ability Film Festival fields record entries in 10th year

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

An Australian film festival dedicated to showcasing the abilities of disabilities has celebrated a record number of 2… Read more

The last review of Victoria’s deaf education was over 10 years ago [Source: Shutterstock]

Minister calls for review into Victoria’s oldest deaf school

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A review into the Victorian College of the Deaf (VCD) has been welcomed by disability advocates and the college itsel… Read more

The Future Leaders 2018. Matthew (back row, middle), Melanie (back row, second from left), Dylan (middle row, first on the left) and Liam (middle row, last on the right) Source: Autism CRC

Expanded program equips future leaders in autistic pride

Posted 7 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new expanded program developed by The Co-operative Research Centre for Living with Autism (Autism CRC) has come a l… Read more

The Open will help the International Golf Federation in promoting the inclusion of golf in the 2024 Paralympics in France, with the sport appearing on the shortlist [Source: Shutterstock]

Golfers with disability putt on the big stage

Posted 8 months ago by Nicole Pope

In a world-first, golfers with disability will tee off at this year’s Emirates Australian Open, held in Sy… Read more

According to the report, there are approximately 6,200 people under the age of 65 living in residential aged care across the country [Source: Shutterstock]

Younger people with disability living in aged care a serious issue

Posted 8 months ago by Nicole Pope

The issue of younger people with disability living in residential aged care homes has been brought to light, followin… Read more

The supportive space will offer a range of experiences to support social, physical and functional development in young adults and adolescents [Source: OTFC+]

World first OT facility for adolescents with autism opens in Adelaide

Posted 8 months ago by Nicole Pope

A world first occupational therapy facility will help the development of adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder (A… Read more

The signs have been installed above the pedestrian crossing button on the controlled main roads in the CBD [Source: Shutterstock]

Braille signs lead way on pedestrian crossings in Cairns CBD

Posted 8 months ago by Nicole Pope

Braille signs are being trialed above pedestrian crossings in Cairns’ CBD in what is the largest initiative in regi… Read more

The resource is funded by the Department of Health and consists of 12 modules detailing topics on the concept of death, funeral wishes and inheritance [Source: Shutterstock]

New resource to lead end-of-life conversations

Posted 8 months ago by Nicole Pope

People with intellectual disabilities will be more involved in essential end-of-life conversations with the help of a… Read more

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