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Disability Support Pension Impairment TableReview provide ongoing support for People with Disability
The Albanese Labor Government has ensured continued support for people living with disability through the successful delivery of the Socia

Jonathan Shar
Mar 3, 20232 min read
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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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TfNSW explores frictionless ticketing technology for People With Disability
Transport for New South Wales (TfNSW) is evaluating emerging frictionless ticketing technology to make travelling on public transport eas

Jonathan Shar
Feb 13, 20233 min read
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LOOKING FOR YOUR PAW-FECT PARTNER THIS PALENTINE'S DAY?
February is the month of all things love, and what greater show of love is there than helping Seeing Eye Dogs find caring homes.

Jonathan Shar
Feb 7, 20231 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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Accessible Skills Assessments Uncovering Hidden Talent
In October the National Skills Commission reported that Australia is facing chronic skills shortages with nearly a third of all...

Jonathan Shar
Nov 30, 20223 min read
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Loneliness - a symptom or a cause of mental ill-health
Lived Experience Australia (LEA) has recently undertaken a study to understand the experience of loneliness for those affected by mental...

Jonathan Shar
Nov 18, 20222 min read
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Robodebt Royal Commission must deliver answers, accountability, and protections
ACOSS welcomes the announcement of the Robodebt Royal Commission today as an important step to getting answers, accountability, and...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 25, 20221 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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New platform to link people with disability to employment pathways and assist skills shortage
Disability Jobs Connect platform developed locally in WA and funded by Lotterywest

Don Punch
Aug 10, 20222 min read
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BUNDANON TRUST SUPPORTS FIVE RESIDENCIES FOR ARTISTS WITH DISABILITY
Originally scheduled for September 2021 and postponed twice due to lockdown and floods, the Accessible Arts and Bundanon Trust Artist-In-Res

Jonathan Shar
Aug 9, 20224 min read
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New additions to the Disability Services Commission Board
Disability Services Minister Don Punch has welcomed new members to the Disability Services Commission Board.

Jonathan Shar
Aug 5, 20222 min read
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Inclusion grants supporting people with disability statewide in Queensland
Autism Queensland will be funded for the first time as one of nine of the state’s peak disability bodies to share in $4.2 million to suppor

Jonathan Shar
Aug 4, 20222 min read
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‘Ask Annie’ body language tips released to enhance dementia workforce skills
Dementia Australia is today launching the latest module in the Ask Annie app, ahead of Aged Care Employee Day on Sunday, to enhance care wor

Jonathan Shar
Aug 4, 20223 min read
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New Victorian Disability Advisory Council
A new Victorian Disability Advisory Council has been appointed to support the Andrews Labor Government make Victoria a more inclusive and a

Jonathan Shar
Aug 3, 20222 min read
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Record 33 sports bid for LA28 Paralympic Games inclusion
A record 33 Para sports have submitted applications to the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) to be considered for inclusion in the

International Paralympic Committee
Aug 3, 20222 min read
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Second Phase of consultation goes live on the IPC Classification Code Review
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has today (1 August 2022) begun a five-month long second consultation phase of the IPC Classi

International Paralympic Committee
Aug 3, 20223 min read
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PWDA launches new website to mark 40 years of community service
PWDA has launched a new website to help improve how our members, clients and supporters can access our information and engage with our work

People with Disability Australia
Aug 2, 20222 min read
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One-Stop Mental Health Hubs For Families A Step Closer
Victorian families will soon have access to a one-stop shop for mental health care and health and wellbeing support for the whole family –

Jonathan Shar
Jul 13, 20222 min read
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NSW Budget misses the mark for disability community
People with Disability Australia (PWDA) and the Physical Disability Council of New South Wales (PDCN) have called the NSW Budget a disappo

People with Disability Australia
Jun 22, 20223 min read
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