Research looks to improve the Disability Employment Rate
Paul Williamson, an honorary associate at Sydney University’s Centre for Disability Research and Policy will be leading research into the experiences of those who…
Keeley’s Cause is helping children with autism across Australia
Keeley’s Cause was established by teenager Keeley and her mother Sharon. The Cause provides iPads for children diagnosed with autism and intellectual disability. Keeley’s…
National Disability Insurance Agency Establishes Autism Advisory Group
The National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) is the agency in charge of implementing the NDIS. The agency will be able to support people with…
Helping People with Down syndrome to stop Alzheimer’s disease
A two-year medical trial is about to begin at Massachusetts General Hospital, a Harvard University hospital to see if people with Down syndrome can…
MyTime help carers of children with disability across Victoria
MyTime is a free group for parents or carers to take some time for themselves, unwind and talk about their experiences over a coffee.…
Russian schoolgirl with Down syndrome to open the FIFA World Cup
It has been confirmed that Moscow schoolgirl Angelina Makarova who lives with Down syndrome will open the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Thursday. The…
49% rise in community services jobs
Over 100,000 people in Victoria were estimated to be in need of support when the National Disability Insurance Scheme began to rollout, so it’s…
Game on thanks to Microsoft’s new release
Living with disability can make everyday tasks difficult and up until now things like gaming were borderline impossible for people living with physical disabilities.…
Views for everyone at Point Leo
Last weekend saw the new accessible boardwalk at Point Leo beach be opened! On Saturday the former Disabled Surfers Association Mornington Peninsula president Jenny…