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It can be incredibly challenging for parents to return to work after having a child, and these challenges are further amplified when trying to secure employment as a single parent. For parents living with disability or caring for a child with disability, these barriers can be even greater, highlighting the need for tailored employment support. … Continued
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Just three years ago Bega man Nathan Johnston launched accessible social media network, Disability Club. The app has been in development for about a year and unlike … Continued
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La Trobe University has been awarded more than $780,000 under the Federal Government’s Medical Research Future Fund to investigate the effect of a type of sensory vest on Autistic children’s mental health. Autistic children experience anxiety at six times the rate of non-Autistic children. Australian families are increasingly using NDIS funding to purchase sensory garments … Continued
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On March 28th, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) gave the final go-ahead for the integrated alliance between Virgin Australia and Qatar Airlines, raising concerns around potential accessibility and inclusion issues for those with disabilities or mobility issues. This partnership between the two airlines brings an added twenty eight weekly flights between Australia and … Continued
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A new project from UNSW brings to light creative ways autistic people support their wellbeing. A new autistic-led project, Autism Supports for Comfort, Care, and Connection, reveals the everyday and creative ways autistic adults use objects, services, and creatures to support their wellbeing. Conducted by Dr Megan Rose, research fellow, and Prof Deborah Lupton, from the ARC Centre … Continued
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Exclusion and bullying of students with disability is on the rise in Australia, with three in four impacted in 2024, according to a new survey. Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) can reveal today that 75% of disabled students were bullied last year, while 72% were excluded from school activities or events. … Continued
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Sydney, NSW – Kuremara is pleased to announce its participation in the upcoming Sydney Disability Connection Expo 2025, scheduled to take place on 23–24 May 2025 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the International Convention Centre (ICC), Sydney. With more than 4.4 million Australians living with disability, access to the right services at the … Continued
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People with Disability Australia (PWDA), the national cross-disability peak body and representative organisation, has today launched its 2025 Federal Election Platform, urging all political parties and candidates to commit to real change for people with disability across Australia. With over 5.5 million Australians identifying as having disability and millions more allies, the disability community is … Continued
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MEDIA RELEASE Thursday 3 April 2025 [PLEASE NOTE: AAA CEO NICOLE ROGERSON IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS] A new national survey has revealed systemic failures in the diagnosis of autistic children with wait times skyrocketing in recent years. The Autism Awareness Australia (AAA) survey of more than 1,200 parents and carers was conducted in February … Continued
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While we’ve long measured children’s height and weight, new growth curves assist with the measurement and assessment of childhood muscle growth. Researchers have shown how these growth charts can be used to identify impaired growth in children with Cerebral Palsy and other conditions. Cerebral Palsy is the leading cause of childhood physical disability, with an … Continued
