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<p>Some Brains is written by Melbourne author and former stand-up comedian Nelly Thomas [Source: Supplied]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Children’s book series expands to celebrate neurodiversity

A new children’s book celebrating neurodiversity is the centre of a crowdfunding campaign to get it on the shelves and... Read more

Accessibility Autism Education
<p>The resource follows last month&#8217;s resource supporting people with Down syndrome when it comes to decision-making [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Mental health in people with Down syndrome a focus of new resource

Following the launch of a resource helping people with Down syndrome make their own decisions last month, peak body Down... Read more

Down Syndrome Education Mental Health
<p>National Volunteer Week is celebrating 30 years and is the largest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Australia [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

National Volunteer Week celebrates 30 years

This week is National Volunteer Week, acknowledging the ‘world of difference’ Australia’s 6 million volunteers... Read more

<p>The Disability Collection uses real people to represent disability diversity, including socioeconomic status, age, gender, ethnicity and sexuality [Source: FluxFactory Getty Images]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Getty Images Disability Collection celebrates its one year anniversary

As a step forward in creating an inclusive society, stock image company Getty Images are celebrating the first birthday... Read more

Accessibility Conditions
<p>The eye gaze technology allows the user to control a computer or communication device by using the movements of their eyes [Source: Supplied]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Eye gaze technology recognised at Disability Support Awards

The team behind the technology helping support students with disability to learn, communicate and partake in... Read more

<p>Eight years on from a life-changing accident, David has forged a career in the building industry and is more socially active than ever [Source: Supplied]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Family ties supporting brothers to thrive

SPONSORED STORY – For people with disability the support of loved ones as well as a network of experts is vital. Read more

<p>Airport staff will provide extra support to people with hidden disabilities by offering a quieter check-in and simpler process when awaiting flights and boarding planes [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Brisbane Airport supports travellers with hidden disabilities

Many Australian airports offer assistance to people with disability, but Brisbane Airport’s new program will support... Read more

Autism
<p>St Kilda, Hawthorn and Geelong Football Clubs have introduced sensory safe spaces for fans with disability [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Sensory rooms at AFL stadiums kicking family fun goals

Sensory rooms at Australian Football League (AFL) stadiums could be standard if the St Kilda Football Club rooms at... Read more

Accessibility Autism
<p>Jeanne, second from the left and Tram, far right join MyTime every Thursday with their children for a cuppa and a chat [Source: VMCH]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

Mothers share appreciation for support group in light of Mother’s Day

Mothers provide endless love and support throughout our lives and some Victorian mothers of children with disability... Read more

<p>The report which collected data from 1 January 2019 &#8211; 31 March 2019 shows the NDIS welcomed more people with disability in the March quarter than during its trial phase [Source: Shutterstock]</p>
Posted 5 years ago by Nicole Pope

NDIS Quarterly Report shows improved participant experience but issues remain

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Quarterly Report has shown a record 32,000 participants entered the... Read more

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