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People with Disability Australia at 2023 Sydney World Pride!
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) join Sydney’s World Pride 2023 celebrations which launch this Friday 17 February.
People with Disability Australia
Feb 16, 20232 min read
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Adelaide Fringe Launches Disability Access and Inclusion Plan
After significant consultation, research and planning Adelaide Fringe are pleased to announce the launch and implementation of the organisat
Jonathan Shar
Jan 31, 20232 min read
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The Y NSW making swimming lessons more accessible for young people with a disability
THE Y NSW & RAINBOW CLUB MAKING SWIMMING LESSONS MORE ACCESSIBLE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITY
Jonathan Shar
Jan 30, 20233 min read
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Can a universal basic income help address homelessness?
An alternative approach to welfare could replace policies that are failing to address homelessness.
UNSW
Nov 18, 20224 min read
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On the back of Women of the Future, Hannah Diviney finally dishes it to Disney
The Australian Women’s Weekly’s 2021 Women of the Future finalist Hannah Diviney transforms ableism into action. When we met her last year,
Jonathan Shar
Aug 11, 20222 min read
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Making the Australian Open more accessible to all tennis fans
Yarra Trams will scale up its partnership with Traveller’s Aid Australia and work with Tennis Australia to support passengers travelling by
Jonathan Shar
Jan 18, 20226 min read
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New report shows mental health deteriorates in isolation, but in-community support and resilience
New report shows mental health deteriorates in isolation, but in-community support and resilience helps to cope
Jonathan Shar
Apr 6, 20212 min read
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Study Reveals Similar Spinal Surgery Outcomes in Rett Syndrome and Cerebral Palsy
Patients with Rett syndrome have similar spinal surgery outcomes to those of people with cerebral palsy (CP), according to new research.
Jonathan Shar
Sep 24, 20202 min read
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TfNSW taps A2B to build smartcard payment solution
Transport for NSW (TfNSW) has appointed ASX-listed A2B Australia - the company formerly known as Cabcharge - to provide a digital smartca
Jonathan Shar
Aug 26, 20202 min read
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“Are You Blind?” Navigating A Socially Distanced World With A Visual Impairment
“Only one of you can enter the store,” said the grocery store employee.
Jonathan Shar
Aug 21, 20205 min read
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Have money, will travel but access difficulties and closed doors still greet WA's disabled
Accessible tourism ensures the availability of travel services to those with a disability
The combined disability sector spend an
Jonathan Shar
Aug 17, 20202 min read
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Virtual Walk & Roll Event On Sept. 12 Targeting Muscular Dystrophy Cure
With a goal of finding a cure to facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD) by 2025, the FSHD Society’s third annual Walk & Roll To Cure
Jonathan Shar
Jul 28, 20202 min read
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Superfest film shorts, panel examine increasing visibility of disability in mainstream film
Superfest, the world’s longest disability film festival, continued its ADA-30 celebration with Disability Pride Philadelphia by screening fi
Jonathan Shar
Jul 26, 20203 min read
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Masked mouths have deaf people asking for more than just lip service
New rules on wearing face masks have caused particular issues for deaf people and those who are hard of hearing, prompting calls for patienc
Jonathan Shar
Jul 25, 20203 min read
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Dylan Alcott tells Kurt Fearnley on One Plus One how sport opened doors, and maybe saved his life
Dylan Alcott says he doesn't know if he would "even be here at all" if it were not for the impact sport has had on his life.
Jonathan Shar
Jul 23, 20204 min read
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Beyond Blue encourages educators to put themselves first and guard mental health
Record numbers of early childhood education and care (ECEC) professionals, along with educators in other fields of education.
Jonathan Shar
Jul 22, 20202 min read
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Chronic fatigue syndrome may hold keys to understanding post-Covid syndrome
Some survivors of acute bouts of Covid-19 experience a range of persistent medical issues — some lasting for weeks, or even months...
Jonathan Shar
Jul 22, 20204 min read
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TV shows can put more disabled people in normal settings
What people see in the media shapes a person's identity and perception.
Jonathan Shar
Jul 20, 20202 min read
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Can Australian businesses force customers to wear a mask? Here's what the law say
Many Victorians are now being asked to wear a mask in public if they can’t socially distance.
Jonathan Shar
Jul 16, 20200 min read
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