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<p>The NDIS is now seeking feedback on its new test website which will launch in the New Year [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

NDIS launches test of new and improved website

The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) has launched a trial of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)... Read more

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<p>A young boy enjoys the floating chairs as part of the Inclusive Beaches Program [Source: Henley Surf Live Saving Club Facebook]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Popular South Australian beach becomes accessible for Summer

One of South Australia’s most popular beaches is now accessible for people with disability, just in time for Summer. Read more

<p>​The current two levels of price control for self-care, social and recreational support will be replaced with three price levels from 1 February 2019 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

NDIS pricing increase to support people with complex needs

A recent pricing increase under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) will improve support for people with... Read more

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<p>Research shows over 4.2 million Australians have a disability and between 70-80 percent of all disabilities are invisible [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Campaign educates public beyond physical indicators of disability

A new campaign is educating the public that not all disabilities are visible. Read more

<p>People with disability will soon enjoy greater access to banking services and products [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Australian banks commit to greater accessibility

People with disability will have improved access to banking products and services thanks to new principles endorsed by... Read more

<p>16 percent of people with disability have been served with a no-grounds eviction, compared with nine per cent of the rest of the surveyors who rent [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

New report highlights renting experience of Australians with disability

The experience and challenges faced by Australian renters with disability have been highlighted in a new report released... Read more

<p>Growing Up Disabled in Australia is now open for submissions from all writers in Australia who identify as disabled [Source: Twitter]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

New story collection captures growing up with disability in Australia

Aspiring writers with disability are being encouraged to share stories of their childhood and adolescence in a new... Read more

<p>Sydney Festival Director Wesley Enoch and Chief Executive Officer of Accessible Arts Kerry Comerford [Source: Joan Cameron-Smith]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Sydney Festival launches Australian first initiative to increase opportunity within the arts

An Australian first initiative will help address the low representation of artists with disability at the nation’s... Read more

<p>The National Awards for Disability Leadership were held at the Melbourne Town Hall and broadcasted via webcast [Source: Twitter]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

National Awards celebrate disability leadership

The inaugural National Awards for Disability Leadership celebrated the achievements of people with disability yesterday... Read more

<p>Approximately five percent of the Australian population is currently unemployed [Source: Jobfind]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Jobfind supports job seekers with disability find their dream role

SPONSORED STORY – Finding a job is a daunting task and a difficult process, especially if you are a recent school... Read more

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