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National Guideline for Autism Spectrum Disorders update seeking public feedback
Allied health students at the University of South Australia (UniSA) are the first in the nation to learn how to apply... Read more
Only half of Australian organisations view diversity as a priority
The Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) has revealed that nearly half of human resources (HR) professionals... Read more
Mattel unveils Barbie doll with Down syndrome in diverse line-up
Toy company Mattel has announced a new Barbie doll modelled to represent a woman with Down syndrome, ahead of the... Read more
New advocacy group ‘Inclusive Rainbow Voices’ for LGBT+ living with disability
April 21 marks the launch of Inclusive Rainbow Voices (IRV), which aims to advocate for lesbian, gay, bisexual,... Read more
Urgent calls to simplify access and raise youth rate of DSP
Advocacy group Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) has supported the recommendation from the... Read more
NDIS Minister promises overhaul will be more efficient
Disability Services Minister Bill Shorten, has announced a plan to address and improve several systemic issues with the... Read more
How an ADHD diagnosis saved my life
At first, it didn’t really make sense to me, as I’d bob my knees and twiddle my thumbs or play with my hair, but I... Read more
Calls to extend legal and counselling access beyond Royal Commission
The free legal and counselling support currently being offered to people with disability to ensure they can safely share... Read more
How one grassroots festival is leading the industry in accessibility and inclusivity.
World Transplant Games begins in Perth
Perth is hosting the World Transplant Games from April 15 – 21, where transplant donors, recipients and their families... Read more