Coles Expanding Its Autism Friendly Shopping Experience
The supermarket group Coles has announced that it will be expanding the autism friendly Quiet Hour program after successful trials over the last 12…
Research shows employing people with a disability makes good sense
There are many people with a disability who currently participate in the workforce, more than many people think. According to a report by the…
Disability accommodation and Respite Service Providers Named
The Victorian Government has named five not-for-profit providers that will take over the delivery of government operated disability accommodation (also known as Supported…
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner speaks up against abuse
NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commissioner Graeme Head, has urged people with a disability to speak up about abuse after the release of alarming statistics. …
ONCALL Personnel & Training is now The ONCALL Group
ONCALL Personnel & Training was formed in 2003 and has grown to the market leader in disability and child youth and family support. For…
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…