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Bill Shorten has been appointed Shadow Minister for the National Disability Insurance Scheme and Shadow Minister for Government Services [Source: Shutterstock]

Bill Shorten’s leadership continues in disability space

Posted 9 months ago by Nicole Pope

As Anthony Albanese takes his stand as Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten will continue to support Australians wi… Read more

Vanessa Vlajkovic was boarding her Jetstar flight from Perth to Adelaide when she was advised that she would not be able to fly without a carer [Source: Shutterstock]

Peak bodies call on more inclusive, respectful airline practices

Tags User Stories Accessibility Posted 9 months ago by Nicole Pope

Peak disability bodies have called on airlines to be more inclusive and respectful to travellers with disability, aft… Read more

A survey of 45 people with intellectual disability found limited support from family members and carers was a key barrier to electoral participation [Source: Shutterstock]

People with intellectual disability face voting barriers, report finds

Tags Conditions Accessibility Research Posted 9 months ago by Nicole Pope

Ground-breaking, Australian first research from La Trobe University’s Living with Disability Research Centre has ca… Read more

280,000 people with disability used support services funded by the NDA, with about 40,000 (or 14 percent) people transitioning to the Scheme during 2017-18 [Source: Shutterstock]

Report provides a snapshot of National Disability Agreement

Tags NDIS Research Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) has released a report recapping disability support services fun… Read more

Mentor Jeremy Hautsolo likes seeing the students grow in confidence [Source: Supplied]

Popular creative program for young adults with autism heads to the Gold Coast

Tags Autism Education Employment Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

A popular games, animation and creative design program designed for young people on the autism spectrum is expanding … Read more

Emma best practice tips for how to support and communicate with someone who is non-verbal [Source: Shutterstock]

Treat me like everyone else: The dos and don’ts of non-verbal communication

Posted 10 months ago

SPONSORED STORY - “People assume that I have an intellectual disability just because I’m non-verbal. Read more

The Hon. Stuart Robert will be promoted to Minister for Government Services and the NDIS, while Senator Anne Ruston has been elected Minister of Families and Social Services [Source: Shutterstock]

PM appoints new Ministers overseeing disability sector

Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

Prime Minister Scott Morrison has appointed his new cabinet with some changes set to affect the disability sector. Read more

These grants will help organisations deliver disability services to regional and rural Victorian communities [Source: Shutterstock]

Grants help NDIS provide better supports in regional Victoria

Tags NDIS Finance Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

Organisations providing disability support services in regional Victoria could soon benefit from grants helping incre… Read more

The policy will address the use of screen readers, visual design, including contrast and background, audio content, captions and transcripts and use of images [Source: Shutterstock]

Online toolkit and policy to boost digital accessibility

Tags Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

The South Australian Government is supporting online platforms in becoming more accessible with the launch of its new… Read more

Peak disability bodies and advocates plan on holding Scott Morrison to his promise of improving the NDIS [Source: Shutterstock]

Peak bodies turn to ensuring re-elected Government fulfils NDIS promise

Tags NDIS Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

Peak disability bodies are urging the re-elected Liberal Government to turn its attention to fulfilling its National … Read more

Some Brains is written by Melbourne author and former stand-up comedian Nelly Thomas [Source: Supplied]

Children’s book series expands to celebrate neurodiversity

Tags Autism Education Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

A new children’s book celebrating neurodiversity is the centre of a crowdfunding campaign to get it on the shelves … Read more

The resource follows last month's resource supporting people with Down syndrome when it comes to decision-making [Source: Shutterstock]

Mental health in people with Down syndrome a focus of new resource

Tags Down Syndrome Education Mental Health Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

Following the launch of a resource helping people with Down syndrome make their own decisions last month, peak body … Read more

National Volunteer Week is celebrating 30 years and is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia [Source: Shutterstock]

National Volunteer Week celebrates 30 years

Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

This week is National Volunteer Week, acknowledging the ‘world of difference’ Australia’s 6 million volunteers … Read more

The Disability Collection uses real people to represent disability diversity, including socioeconomic status, age, gender, ethnicity and sexuality [Source: FluxFactory Getty Images]

Getty Images Disability Collection celebrates its one year anniversary

Tags Conditions Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

As a step forward in creating an inclusive society, stock image company Getty Images are celebrating the first birthd… Read more

The eye gaze technology allows the user to control a computer or communication device by using the movements of their eyes [Source: Supplied]

Eye gaze technology recognised at Disability Support Awards

Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

The team behind the technology helping support students with disability to learn, communicate and partake in recreati… Read more

Eight years on from a life-changing accident, David has forged a career in the building industry and is more socially active than ever [Source: Supplied]

Family ties supporting brothers to thrive

Posted 10 months ago

SPONSORED STORY - For people with disability the support of loved ones as well as a network of experts is vital. Read more

Airport staff will provide extra support to people with hidden disabilities by offering a quieter check-in and simpler process when awaiting flights and boarding planes [Source: Shutterstock]

Brisbane Airport supports travellers with hidden disabilities

Tags Autism Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

Many Australian airports offer assistance to people with disability, but Brisbane Airport’s new program will suppor… Read more

St Kilda, Hawthorn and Geelong Football Clubs have introduced sensory safe spaces for fans with disability [Source: Shutterstock]

Sensory rooms at AFL stadiums kicking family fun goals

Tags Autism Accessibility Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

Sensory rooms at Australian Football League (AFL) stadiums could be standard if the St Kilda Football Club rooms at D… Read more

Jeanne, second from the left and Tram, far right join MyTime every Thursday with their children for a cuppa and a chat [Source: VMCH]

Mothers share appreciation for support group in light of Mother’s Day

Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

Mothers provide endless love and support throughout our lives and some Victorian mothers of children with disability … Read more

The report which collected data from 1 January 2019 - 31 March 2019 shows the NDIS welcomed more people with disability in the March quarter than during its trial phase [Source: Shutterstock]

NDIS Quarterly Report shows improved participant experience but issues remain

Tags NDIS Finance Research Posted 10 months ago by Nicole Pope

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quarterly Report has shown a record 32,000 participants entered the S… Read more

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