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<p>The hub will help facilitate vehicle movements for people with disabilities, their drivers and carer and will provide 24-hour access to shower and change facilities. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Australia’s first regional Disability Transport Hub approved

Tamworth locals will welcome a new transport hub, designed to help people with disability embark on journeys within the... Read more

<p>The DES program has undergone some major changes in helping people with disability find employment [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Improved support for people with disability seeking employment

A particular funding announcement in the 2018-19 Federal Budget will help Australians with disability be better... Read more

<p>The agreement will take effect in NSW when the transition period ends on 1 July 2018 [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

New South Wales secures ongoing NDIS funding for the future

New South Wales is the first of the Australian states and territories to sign on the dotted line and ensure long-term... Read more

<p>The next Wonderland Low Sensory Exhibition Visits are open on 2nd June 2018 and 15th July 2018 [Source: ACMI] </p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

People with sensory sensitivities invited down the rabbit hole

Australia’s museum for film, TV, games digital culture and art located in Melbourne, is offering an incredible... Read more

<p>The theme of this year&#8217;s World MS Day is research. [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

World MS Day acknowledges vital research

This year’s World Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Day will focus on the vital research aiming to find a cure for the... Read more

<p>Schizophrenia can cause challenges with seeking employment, accessing housing and education, feelings of isolation and loneliness and a range of other health issues [Source: Shutterstock] </p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Awareness week shines light on one of Australia’s most stigmatised communities

This week marks an important date in the calendar, with a specific focus on raising awareness for the needs of people... Read more

<p>An edit to the NDIS website excluded majority of autistic children from automatic eligibility to early intervention and the support they need [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

NDIS ‘error’ outrages autism community

A ‘mistake’ to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) eligibility requirements has caused an uproar among... Read more

Autism NDIS
<p>Applications for the program are now open [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Hop write to it … applications for Write-ability Fellowships open!

An award winning program supporting the skills and development of writers with disability in Victoria is fielding... Read more

<p>The Cora Barclay Centre will join forces with national children’s charity, Can:Do 4Kids [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

NDIS issues cause Australia’s oldest service provider to merge

The oldest service providers for children who are deaf or hearing impaired in the country and state of South Australia... Read more

<p>Josiah College will educate both primary and high school-aged children with programs designed for children who find mainstream schooling too difficult [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 6 years ago by Nicole Pope

Autism-friendly school provides safe environment for students

A school dedicated to teaching students with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has opened its doors in Queensland. Read more

Autism