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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


South Australia's ban on single-use plastic cutlery and straws hailed as 'historic'
South Australia has become the first Australian state to introduce laws banning some single-use plastics including cutlery, straws and stirr

Jonathan Shar
Sep 11, 20203 min read


Ann Marie Smith report urges NDIS Commission to act earlier to identify vulnerable Australians
Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith died earlier this year in horrific conditions.
She suffered septic shock, multi-organ failure and malnutriti

Jonathan Shar
Sep 7, 20203 min read


Former footballer Neil Sachse, who dedicated life to spinal cord treatment, dies aged 69
Former SANFL and VFL elite footballer Neil Sachse, who tirelessly campaigned to improve the treatment of spinal cord injuries after...

Jonathan Shar
Aug 27, 20202 min read


Swinburne University’s Accessibility Careers Hub is the first of its kind in Australia
Swinburne University’s Accessibility Careers Hub is the first of its kind in Australia and it is changing the employment landscape for stu

Jonathan Shar
Aug 27, 20203 min read


Banned care provider 'gone' in SA: premier
A care provider in South Australia "is gone" after being shut down by authorities over the death of cerebral palsy sufferer Ann Marie Smith,

Jonathan Shar
Aug 14, 20202 min read


Ann Marie Smith's disability care worker Rosemary Maione arrested and charged with manslaughter
Key points:
Ann Marie Smith died in April from severe health issues
A woman has been charged with manslaughter
Police are conti

Jonathan Shar
Aug 7, 20203 min read


Disabled woman's carer to face court in SA
A carer for disabled Adelaide woman Ann Marie Smith has spent a night in custody and is set to face court charged with manslaughter over th

Jonathan Shar
Aug 7, 20201 min read


Kelly Vincent takes a creative role with new SA theatre venture
While most people will know Vincent as a fierce advocate for people with disabilities and through her time as the Dignity Party’s representa

Jonathan Shar
Aug 6, 20203 min read


Safeguarding gaps actioned as final report handed down
The Marshall Liberal Government is actioning disability safeguarding gaps highlighted by the independent taskforce – including bringing fo

Jonathan Shar
Aug 4, 20203 min read


State Government accepts recommendations by disability Safeguarding Task Force set up after Annie Sm
More resources to help safeguard vulnerable disabled South Australians will be fast-tracked by the State Government in response to the reco

Jonathan Shar
Aug 4, 20203 min read


1 in 5 Australians are struggling with mental health – what does this mean for ECEC?
A new report, released yesterday by the Australian Institute for Health and Welfare (AIHW) confirms how widespread mental illness...

Jonathan Shar
Jul 24, 20202 min read
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